Social Security In 30 Minutes, Volume 2: Disability Benefits: SSDI and SSI eligibility, application requirements, work incentives, benefits for children, resource limits, and more - Hardcover

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Millions of Americans have disabilities. Social Security SSDI and SSI benefits can help cover the loss of income that occurs due to disability. Whether you or a family member became disabled following an accident or medical emergency, or were born with a severe medical condition, this quick guide can explain eligibility, application steps, return-to-work programs, and how to deal with documentation, appeals, and other bureaucratic processes. Other topics include:

• Taxes on Social Security disability benefits
• The government's definition of "disability"
• Best practices for dealing with red tape
• SSDI for disabled workers and childhood disability beneficiaries
• Benefits for family members
• Transitioning from SSDI to retirement benefits
• SSI resource limits and allowed assets
• SSDI and SSI, side-by-side
• Work incentives and subsidies, including PASS, IRWEs, and TWPs
• SGA and reporting requirements
• Applying for Medicaid and Medicare
• Communicating with the Social Security Administration
• Dealing with overpayments

As a former full-time human services coordinator, author Emily Pogue helped thousands of clients navigate the Social Security system. In this guide, she uses plain English explanations and easy-to-grasp examples to help readers understand how the system works and how to maximize Social Security retirement benefits.

The award-winning IN 30 MINUTES series has helped readers all over the world grasp complex topics, from health to social media.

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