Paying off student loans is difficult, and it can be even more difficult if you have a disability. However, there are some loan discharge programs designed to help people with disabilities get loan ...

More than 155 million U.S. workers are insured for a disability through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. They receive this important insurance coverage through their payroll ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has always been a complicated process. But like everything else in our lives right now, COVID-19 has made it even more difficult.

After a year of challenges and uncertainty, the world is emerging from the pandemic. Even as the economy picks back up and life resumes some semblance of normal, for some people, the long-term impact ...

A disability can cause serious financial problems for people who become too ill or injured to work. The American government provides a safety net by allowing certain people with severe disabilities to ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

The road to receiving Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance, is fraught with frustration and paperwork, often ending in denial, with some giving up. For Rusty Ann Miller ...

Q. What medical information do I need to get for my disability application? A. You do not have to obtain medical records but you should provide them if you already have copies. You will need to ...