Category Archives: Social Security Disability
5 Events That Could Cause Your SSD Benefits to Change
Many Social Security Disability beneficiaries mistakenly believe that they will receive SSD payments indefinitely. However, that is not true because certain events can trigger a change in your SSD benefits. In fact, your SSD payments may even be terminated. It is vital to speak with a Tampa social security disability attorney if your SSD… Read More »
Will Social Security Disability Benefits Affect My Retirement?
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits and are closely approaching your retirement age, you may wonder how disability benefits may affect your retirement benefits. If you are wondering about the effects of SSDI and SSI benefits on your retirement, consult with our Tampa Social Security disability attorney at Kobal Law to discuss… Read More »
Can You Receive Both SSI/SSDI Benefits and Food Stamps?
If you are currently receiving SSI or SSDI benefits, you may wonder, “Am I eligible to receive both food stamps and Social Security disability benefits in Florida?” The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the SNAP, has many eligibility requirements that must be met in order to receive food stamps. The government program… Read More »
How Does Work History Affect Your Eligibility for SSDI Benefits?
If you are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is advised to consider how your work history may affect your eligibility. What many do not realize is that their work history can affect their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. You may be eligible to receive SSDI benefits if you:… Read More »
How Much Social Security Disability Backpay Can You Receive?
If you have past-due social security disability benefits, you are probably wondering how, when, and how much backpay you will get. After your Social Security disability application has been approved, you will be entitled to receive Social Security disability backpay, which has accrued from the moment you filed your disability application (or even sooner)…. Read More »
Do Social Security Recipients Qualify for a Stimulus Check Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In late March 2020, President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic, providing a $2.2 trillion stimulus package that includes “stimulus checks” to a majority of U.S. taxpayers. Those stimulus checks will be mailed to Americans within three weeks from the signing of the CARES Act. The stimulus package… Read More »
Avoiding Social Security Scams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With studies showing that anxiety and depression in Americans increased considerably due to the coronavirus crisis, scammers and fraudsters are not wasting their time during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 26 million unemployment filings within just five weeks, Americans with lower income are more worried about the pandemic’s effect on the U.S. economy…. Read More »
3 Things to Consider When Claiming Social Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you are in your 60s and the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your financial stability, you may be considering claiming Social Security retirement benefits. As over 30 million Americans filed unemployment claims in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, it is tough not to panic. Yes, filing for Social Security may be tempting during… Read More »
Do Unemployment Benefits Affect SSI or SSDI Benefits, and Vice Versa?
Most people who receive Social Security benefits do not want to risk losing the monthly payments that provide partial replacement income. That is why many Americans who receive benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are reluctant to apply for unemployment benefits when they lose their job out of… Read More »
Will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact Your Social Security Benefits in Florida?
The Social Security Administration closed all of its local offices to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will the virus outbreak affect your Social Security benefits? The SSA’s decision is motivated by the agency’s intent to protect older people and those with underlying medical conditions, according to USA Today. These are the… Read More »
