HOW CAN THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT MY CASE; MY LIFE?

Unfortunately, the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, is impacting many aspects of everyone’s life around the world. Not only the ones that become infected and are fighting it, but also the ones that have fought it or died from it. The coronavirus has and is impacting all of us in many different ways...

WHAT ASSETS ARE COUNTED AND NOT COUNTED WHEN APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS?

In other words, the SAA will not count the essential assets needed to survive. A primary home residence, Florida's equity limit is $585,000 and one vehicle, as your primary form of transportation. Monies saved for future pre-planning such as life insurance, burial savings, etc. Also, household items and personal effects such as furniture, art work, jewelry, etc.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE vs. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

You may have heard of “disability” in the past or may know someone who is receiving the benefits, but probably never thought as something that you could experience yourself. Now you are trying to figure out if you are eligible for Social Security benefits.

WHEN WILL I START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished the application process and have been approved. You went through the lengthy process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, and are ready to receive all of your back pay and your first month’s benefit. Unfortunately, you might need to wait a little longer...

WHEN WILL THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION EXPEDITE A CASE?

In general, most people who apply to get SSD will wait anywhere from 3 months to over two years for a final disability determination, but there are some instances called “Critical Cases” where the Social Security Administration will make an exception and expedite a case that could be approved in a matter of few weeks.