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Each year, thousands of Georgians are unable to maintain stable finances due to disability, aging, or other health-related issues. In 2017, close to 260-thousand people received some type of disability payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Approximately 27-thousand of those recipients lived in Fulton County alone. The Social Security Administration has two programs that […]

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Social Security disability claimants will soon have the option to return to offices and in-person hearings. As we enter year three of the Coronavirus pandemic, some positive steps are being taken to improve access to Social Security Administration (SSA) services. The SSA published a statement on January 19, 2022, indicating the possibility of returning to […]

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Getting an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) approved can be complicated, even when you actually qualify under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disabled. While a decision on an SSDI claim can take a year or longer, there are steps you can take to speed up the process and increase your chances […]

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) supports individuals who are disabled and unable to work. The SSDI program is available to anyone with qualifying work history, whether that be through their own employment or a family member’s employment, and benefits can only be awarded after six full calendar months of being disabled. SSDI payments occur once […]

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Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder that targets the nervous system and causes problems with movement and other bodily functions. Unfortunately, there are currently no tests that explicitly look for and diagnose this disease. Parkinson’s Disease is instead diagnosed by a mix of specific symptoms, prior medical history, and examinations by doctors. It is important to […]

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Tax season can be a long and complicated process. Even if your are not required to submit tax returns because of the types of government benefits you’re receiving, you may be entitled to additional tax credits this season. Below are three tax credit benefits you may be eligible for even if you are receiving Supplemental […]

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People receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits might be afraid to return to work for fear of losing their monthly compensation. This is because SSDI benefits are only awarded to individuals who are too disabled to participate in gainful employment. Fortunately, the SSA allows people to return to work during a trial period without […]

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Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex process even for applicants with qualifying disabilities. Those who successfully prove their eligibility often wonder whether getting married will affect their SSDI benefits. Fortunately, because of the nature of this Social Security benefit program, getting or being married does not affect your eligibility, and your spouse’s […]

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The Acting Commissioner of Social Security released a statement to announce that local Social Security offices will be opening back up to the public for in person services on April 7, 2022. While it is not necessary to make an appointment, they encourage people to use their online services, calling, or scheduling an appointment to […]

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It is common for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications to be declined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to the Annual Statistical Report on the SSDI Program published in 2017, only 22% of applications are accepted, and an average of 63% are denied. Although each claim can vary, it can be in your […]

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