Comments on: Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits – Who’s Eligible and How it Works http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/ Helping a unique generation achieve financial independence. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:02:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Carolyn http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-128401 Carolyn Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:37:57 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-128401 I was in a severe car accident Oct/2005 my neck was broken hangmans frature and C-7, my left knee was damaged had surgery did little help and many back problems . I was on short term disabilty and was cut off after 18months , I was on a un-paid med leave from my job after working since 10/83 for another 18months after that I was forced to retire I had 25yrs of service however I am 49 yrs old .I started recving SS-D 7/09 aprox 2,000 per month and they paid me lump sum that went back 6months after the accident . My question is my penison kicks in when I turn 52 ,will that affect my SS-D payments? I paid SS taxes my entire life I was in a severe car accident Oct/2005 my neck was broken hangmans frature and C-7, my left knee was damaged had surgery did little help and many back problems . I was on short term disabilty and was cut off after 18months , I was on a un-paid med leave from my job after working since 10/83 for another 18months after that I was forced to retire I had 25yrs of service however I am 49 yrs old .I started recving SS-D 7/09 aprox 2,000 per month and they paid me lump sum that went back 6months after the accident . My question is my penison kicks in when I turn 52 ,will that affect my SS-D payments? I paid SS taxes my entire life

]]> By: Charlotte Prescott http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-126412 Charlotte Prescott Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:06:35 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-126412 As a former full-time mom, it was really hard to learn that even though I qualify as fully disabled, I don't have enough recent work credits to get disability. While the disability payments would be small, the Medicare kicking in after 24 months would be a huge help, since we pay for all of our health insurance. I'm sorry that disability isn't calculated from lifetime credits, as retirement is. As a former full-time mom, it was really hard to learn that even though I qualify as fully disabled, I don’t have enough recent work credits to get disability. While the disability payments would be small, the Medicare kicking in after 24 months would be a huge help, since we pay for all of our health insurance. I’m sorry that disability isn’t calculated from lifetime credits, as retirement is.

]]> By: Rebecca Landry http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-125308 Rebecca Landry Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:50:09 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-125308 It is getting harder for me to work. I have Fibromyalgia. My husband is on SSI for a heart transplant. I what to know if I am eligable for healthcare and or monthly pay? It is getting harder for me to work. I have Fibromyalgia. My husband is on SSI for a heart transplant. I what to know if I am eligable for healthcare and or monthly pay?

]]> By: Stephen Thomas http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-123084 Stephen Thomas Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:02:22 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-123084 I am currently on SSDI. I am curious if anyone knows how much money I can make per month before the Social Security Administration pulls my SSDI benefits. My lawyer says $599.00. Does anyone know if there is a higher amount? I have heard $900.00 in the past. If anyone knows the whole story please let me know. I am currently on SSDI. I am curious if anyone knows how much money I can make per month before the Social Security Administration pulls my SSDI benefits. My lawyer says $599.00. Does anyone know if there is a higher amount? I have heard $900.00 in the past. If anyone knows the whole story please let me know.

]]> By: erroll bennett http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-122160 erroll bennett Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:32:25 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-122160 my brother receives social security disability,he is 50 years old. he has no health ins. should he be getting medicare? my brother receives social security disability,he is 50 years old. he has no health ins. should he be getting medicare?

]]> By: Danny http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121703 Danny Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:01:58 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121703 I am at the point that it is hard to work anymore. My question is am I eligible for Social Security benefits. I have worked 35 years straight, have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mild COPD, arthritis in the lower back and neck, carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss in my right ear. mild sleeping disorder and GURD. I know it is a lot, but cannot afford to stay without an income for too long and take a chance on losing everything I have. It is at the point where I have gotten afraid to drive and it is my primary occupation. My question is what are my chances for Social Security? I am at the point that it is hard to work anymore. My question is am I eligible for Social Security benefits. I have worked 35 years straight, have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mild COPD, arthritis in the lower back and neck, carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss in my right ear. mild sleeping disorder and GURD. I know it is a lot, but cannot afford to stay without an income for too long and take a chance on losing everything I have. It is at the point where I have gotten afraid to drive and it is my primary occupation. My question is what are my chances for Social Security?

]]> By: David Waters http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121546 David Waters Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:39:16 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121546 Social Security granted disability pending review of having 20 credits. I do not have enough, but my tax adviser says that I can pay in enough credits now by back filing for the last 3 years that I did not file. Is this true, can I back file and pay up on credits needed? Social Security granted disability pending review of having 20 credits. I do not have enough, but my tax adviser says that I can pay in enough credits now by back filing for the last 3 years that I did not file. Is this true, can I back file and pay up on credits needed?

]]> By: Darlene Miller http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121408 Darlene Miller Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:39:08 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-121408 My husband is totally disabled on SS, can I recieve benefits also? I have been told that I can recieve about 50% of what my husband gets. How do I find out if I qualify? My husband is totally disabled on SS, can I recieve benefits also? I have been told that I can recieve about 50% of what my husband gets. How do I find out if I qualify?

]]> By: Randy http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-89334 Randy Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:24:29 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-89334 I am working with a client who has a spoice on disability income from SSA. Thier son who was in high school also worked while receiving a check. I would like to know where I can look at the social security laws that govern how much the son can earn while collecting a check under dad's disability income. I would also like to find out if the disability income is taxable and what the law says about that? I am working with a client who has a spoice on disability income from SSA. Thier son who was in high school also worked while receiving a check.

I would like to know where I can look at the social security laws that govern how much the son can earn while collecting a check under dad’s disability income.

I would also like to find out if the disability income is taxable and what the law says about that?

]]> By: Jeremy http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-80747 Jeremy Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:14:29 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/03/05/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits-whos-eligible-and-how-it-works/#comment-80747 Concerned son in law http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/credits3.htm Becoming disabled at 40, you'd need 20 credits. You can only earn 4 credits in a year. So at a minimum she would need 5 years of work just to meet the minimum. Concerned son in law

http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/credits3.htm

Becoming disabled at 40, you’d need 20 credits. You can only earn 4 credits in a year. So at a minimum she would need 5 years of work just to meet the minimum.

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