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The Social Security Administration (SSA) deducts money from every paycheck you earn. That money is supposed to be paid back when you retire or if you become disabled and can no longer work. Around 60 million Americans receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, but many of those recipients had their initial claims denied. The SSA denies claims for a variety...
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The ability to work and bring home an income is an important part of our lives. When that ability is taken away due to a disability, it can leave you wondering how you’re going to make ends meet. Fortunately, there are government programs such as Social Security Disability (SSD) to assist disabled folks in Nashville survive. Unfortunately, those benefits can be...
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One of the first things we teach our children is where they can go for help. It’s important they know who they can trust and where they can turn when things go badly. As adults, we often forget that there are places we can turn for help as well. For many disabled Nashvillians, one lifeline has been Social Security Disability...
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The Social Security Act of 1935 was one of America’s greatest social achievements. It provided vital financial benefits to older-age citizens. When the Act was expanded to include individuals with disabilities, it pulled thousands of Americans who could no longer work out of poverty, giving them a second chance at life. That’s what Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are to...
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Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits could be considered passive income, meaning it comes in with little to no effort on your part. After approved for benefits, you’ll begin receiving monthly checks from the government to help make ends meet. For most, that check is a game changer--the difference between scrapping by and a decent life. However, getting approved on your own...
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In our current political climate, there’s a lot of conversation about the future of programs such as Medicaid, which helps a lot of Tennesseans obtain affordable healthcare coverage. If you’re currently benefiting from Medicaid, you are probably pretty anxious to see how everything shapes up in the next several months. Like Medicaid, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be life...
