Congratulations, you've finally been approved for Social Security or SSI disability benefits!
You probably have lots of questions, such as when will you get your backpay, how much will the lump-sum check be, and will you have to pay taxes on that amount? Or if a representative payee will be involved, you'll want to know how the payee can spend the disability check. And like most disability recipients, no doubt you are wondering how long your benefits will last. You may even be worrying already about what could terminate your benefits. Here are answers to those questions and more.
How Are Social Security Disability (and SSI) Backpayments Calculated?
Most people who are approved for Social Security disability benefits receive a substantial amount of backpay. Learn how much you might get.
How Much Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits?
You can test out your ability to work while collecting Social Security disability without losing your benefits.
How Will Getting Married Affect My SSI Payments?
I'm getting married and am over 60 years old. How will this affect my SSI payments?
What Will Cause Your Social Security Disability Benefits to Stop?
If you start working, or your medical condition improves, or you change your living situation, your disability benefits could be terminated.
Should I Be Worried About My Upcoming Disability Review With Social Security?
Question: I have been receiving disability for seven years and have received a letter saying Social Security does routine audits every three to seven years. Should I be concerned?
Getting Your Disability Benefits Back Without Reapplying: Expedited Reinstatement
If you lost your disability benefits after trying to go back to work, Social Security will replace your benefits if you again find yourself unable to work.
What Can a Representative Payee Buy for Someone on SSDI?
Here’s what a Social Security representative payee can purchase and what’s off-limits.
What Does a Social Security Representative Payee Do?
A Social Security representative payee helps disabled individuals manage their benefits.
Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxed?
Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) can be subject to tax, but most people do not end up paying taxes on them because they don't have much other income.
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability tells you everything you need to know about Social Security disability insurance benefits and SSI benefits.
Nolo's book covers Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.
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