Many California residents use certain forms of government assistance to help them get by when they have a disability or reach a certain age. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance are two such benefit types, but there are some important...
As one with chronic joint pain, you know better than most people in California just how disabling such a condition can be. That pain and discomfort is often compounded when it comes as the result of trauma or a deformity. This separates your joint pain from what...
Filing for disability benefits is a complex task. Even though the Social Security administration attempts to make it as simple as possible, there are still plenty of ways you might make mistakes during the process. One of those mistakes might come from having...
If you have recently developed a serious illness or suffered a serious injury, you may be unable to work. Without a paycheck, it may be difficult to afford the care you need in addition to the regular costs of daily life. Social Security Disability benefits exist to...
Recently, you applied for Social Security benefits but received a denial. You feel you cannot survive without financial help and want to appeal the decision. The Social Security Administration breaks down how SS benefits appeals work. You do not have to feel stuck...
Many disabilities affect a person over the course of his or her working life. There are some disabilities that come later on due to accidents or unforeseen circumstances, but others can be a lifetime battle. This can have a profoundly negative impact on an...
When people discuss disabilities that keep them from working, others may jump to the conclusion that they are referring to physical disabilities. But mental disabilities often have just as big of an impact on your day to day living. If you suffer from anxiety,...
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most common illness globally and the sixth most incapacitating. Over 14 million people suffer chronic daily migraines with at least 15 a month. If you are one of these, you may qualify for Social...
When a mental health condition impairs your ability to work, you may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. As reported by Healthline, if you have experienced a debilitating bipolar disorder for a minimum of one year, you may qualify for benefits. Your health...
Social Security disability benefits must be able to cover your basic needs and living expenses. Accordingly, the initial amount of benefits you receive might no longer be sufficient if your life changes in some way. In this case, your benefits could increase based on...
