The Social Security Disability Insurance program provides financial benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of a serious injury or illness. Applying for SSDI benefits can be a lengthy process, though, as most applicants must file an appeal after an...

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are payments the Social Security Administration makes to eligible individuals who have serious illnesses or injuries that interfere with their ability to work. Even if you qualify for SSDI benefits, though, the SSA may...

You may believe that having a disabling medical condition entitles you to receive benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. This is only partially true; additional factors determine your eligibility. SSDI benefits occur only after the Social...

Suffering an injury or illness that hinders your ability to work long-term is frustrating. You not only are concerned about if you’ll ever return to work, you also worry about having to start a new career because of your disability. Plus, you don’t know how you will...

While many Americans are able to work until they retire or pass away, millions of workers must stop working because of a disabling injury, condition or illness. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that helps replace lost income for workers...