When you qualify for disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance, it’s important to note that members of your family,..
Category: Disability Benefits
Can I still Work while Receiving Disability?
Yes, but you should be careful not to perform what SSA defines as Substantial Gainful Activity, called SGA. In 2024,..
Why does it Take so long to Receive a Decision?
SSA staffing is at an all-time low with 10% field office personnel attrition and 22% 1-800 number attrition. SSA has..
Is SSA Funded at Comparable Levels to Private Insurance Carriers?
The simple answer is no. The SSA is only funded at 1.2% of benefit outlays, which makes SSA far more..
Is SSA Trying to Improve its Customer Service Wait Times?
Yes, under the guidance of Commissioner O’Malley SSA has set the following long-term goals for wait time improvement:
Average Wait Times According to SSA’s Data
As of February of 2024, SSA published the following data:
What can I do to Shorten the Timeline of SSA Processing my Claim?
I advise my clients to do everything they can to shorten this timeline as much as possible. What steps can..