If you are disabled, unable to work and needing financial assistance, the definitive next step is to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Hiring an experienced disability attorney to represent your case will significantly increase your chances of getting approved for benefits, but what would you have to pay for legal services? Don’t worry –… Read more »

Social Security Disability and Medicare: How Does It Work?
Most often associated with seniors, Medicare was created to support those 65+ or younger than 65 with disabilities. So how does Medicare come into the picture if you are already receiving Social Security disability benefits? We highlight the relationship between Social Security disability and Medicare below so you can better understand your options.

Social Security Disability 101: Request for Reconsideration Form
If your application for disability benefits has been denied, you’re not the only one – about 60-70% of applications are initially denied. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as lack of medical evidence or an incomplete application. However, even if you are denied, you still have options to appeal that decision…. Read more »

Social Security Blue Book: What Is It?
Applying for Social Security disability can be tricky – simply being diagnosed with a medical condition does not make you automatically qualified for benefits. The Social Security Blue Book, formally known as the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, is documentation created by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that clearly lays out medical criteria used for… Read more »

4 Tips for Filling Out Your Disability Application Online
There are two ways to apply for Social Security disability: in person or online. In this day and age, it’s easy to understand why people would prefer to apply for disability online – it’s convenient, safe, and quicker than going into an office to do so in person. This application method may not work for… Read more »