If you’ve been approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may think that your financial troubles are behind you. However, a majority of Social Security Disability recipients continue to struggle financially after being approved for benefits.
The Social Security Administration’s archaic laws regarding how much in income and assets a Social Security Disability recipient can acquire. Currently, a disability recipient can have no more than $2,000 at any given time. They must also adhere to strict limits on the amount of income they can earn per month. These laws prevent the disabled from paying off medical bills, buying transportation, and saving for an education or housing.
Federal officials are working to address these issues by proposing a bill that would revamp these laws to meet today’s income standards. The newly proposed law would allow disabled Americans to establish a tax-free savings account with a $100,000 limit. Deposits of up to $14,000 could then be made to the accounts at no penalty to the account holder, thus allowing the disabled to begin saving for the future. The Huffington Post reports a vote to approve the new law is expected to come soon.
At Ponce Law, we understand the struggles disabled Americans face on a daily basis. That’s why our Nashville personal injury attorneys are hopeful this new law is approved and those who are having a hard time getting back on their feet can do so swiftly.
