Category Archives: Social Security
Working in Pennsylvania and Qualifying for Social Security Disability
Is it possible to work and receive Social Security disability payments? Some individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are anxious that if they work, it will affect their monthly benefits. Social Security maintains rules directed to help people continue to receive monthly payments while trying to return to… Read More »
Pennsylvania Residents Can Appeal Social Security Administration Decisions Regarding Benefits or Eligibility
Disabled Pennsylvania residents who apply for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be initially turned down for benefits by the Social Security Administration. In fact, many applications are initially denied. All applicants have a right to appeal Social Security decisions based on their eligibility for Social Security benefits… Read More »
Middle District Pennsylvania Memorandum Reveals What To Expect in a Social Security Review
If you are unable to work as a result of a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In order to receive these benefits, you must be unable to work as a result of a medical condition that will last more than a year or result… Read More »
Objective Medical Findings Needed to Obtain Pennsylvania SSI Benefits
Social security insurance (SSI) benefits are paid to Pennsylvania individuals when they are disabled and insured. To be “insured,” an individual must have worked for a certain period of time and paid social security taxes. The last date that an insurance claimant meets the second requirement is called the “date last insured.” The Social… Read More »
Eligibility for SSI Benefits Based on Intellectual Disability in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents with intellectual disabilities (previously known as “mental retardation”) may be eligible for SSI or SSDI. However, an intellectual disability doesn’t automatically qualify one for either type of federal benefit. In SSI cases, an administrative law judge will consider whether a claimant has certain limitations before awarding benefits. A recent case illustrates certain… Read More »
