Are you or someone close to you struggling with ADHD along with depression, anxiety, or other conditions that make it difficult to maintain steady employment? You could be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits, but securing those benefits isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know about how ADHD and co-occurring conditions could affect your…
Continue reading…SSI Resource Limits in 2025: What Counts and What Doesn’t?
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to individuals who qualify due to severe disabilities. However, the program, which focuses on helping people with minimal income and assets, has strict financial eligibility criteria. They have set limits on the total amount of resources that an applicant may own. SSI Resource Limits in 2025:…
Continue reading…Appealing an SSI Financial‑Eligibility Denial: A Guide for Californians
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are designed to help people with limited income and assets. You must meet strict financial limits to qualify for these benefits. Specifically, individuals can have no more than $2,000, and couples can have no more than $3,000 in countable resources. Countable resources include things like cash, bank accounts, and income…
Continue reading…Telehealth Records: The Hidden Evidence That Could Win Your SSDI Claim
Telehealth has grown in popularity since the pandemic, as many patients and medical providers find it more efficient than in-person appointments, especially when providers only need to talk to patients rather than physically examine them or conduct tests. As a result, an increasing number of SSDI benefit claims involve telehealth records, which can provide the…
Continue reading…Common Reasons for Long-Term Disability Claim Denials and How to Fight Back
If you’ve developed a long-term disability, you may file a claim for financial benefits from the Social Security Administration’s disability programs – Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Unfortunately, the majority of people who apply for SSD benefits will have their initial claims denied. Denials frequently occur for several common reasons….
Continue reading…Understanding the Differences Between State and Federal Insurance Laws in California
If you’re no longer able to work because of an injury, illness, or need for medical care, you may qualify for government disability insurance benefits. In California, residents may access state and federal disability insurance programs for financial assistance. Understanding the difference between state and federal insurance laws in California helps you determine which programs…
Continue reading…When Will My SSI Benefits Start After Approval?
You finally got that letter: approved for SSI. After everything it took to get here—doctors, paperwork, waiting—you probably hoped the hard part was over. And in some ways, it is. But now you’re asking the same thing a lot of people ask next: when will the checks actually start? The Social Security Disability attorneys who…
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Navigating ERISA & Pension Benefits: What Employees Need to Know
Many employees in California rely on their employers for retirement and pension benefits. As such, it can be incredibly frustrating when companies flout their pension requirements or make mistakes when managing retirement accounts. However, federal laws like ERISA protect employee pensions and can ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to. You can…
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The Role of Medical Evidence in a Long-Term Disability Claim
If you cannot work because of an injury or illness, you may need long-term disability benefits to pay your bills and keep food on the table. Getting these benefits is not always simple. Insurance companies often look for reasons to deny claims. For this reason, strong medical evidence is crucial. It helps prove that your…
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Long-Term Disability & Social Security Disability: How They Interact
If you cannot work due to a severe medical condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. If you also have protection through a long-term disability insurance plan, these benefits may interact with each other. A Social Security Disability attorney with our law firm can tell you more about receiving concurrent benefits and help…
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