Social Security Disability - Page 2

The disability approval rate for people aged 55 to 59 is generally higher than for younger workers because Social Security applies age-based rules that limit when older applicants are expected to adjust to new work. A claim’s approval still depends on a person’s work history, medical proof, and how the Social Security Administration applies its …

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) refers to a U.S. federal program that provides cash monthly to people with minimal income and resources. The program is available to individuals who are 65 and older, blind, or have a qualifying disability. It is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Ultimately, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability …

The primary change for Social Security Disability (SSD) in 2026 is a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), with higher monthly payments and a benefit increase. Also, there are increases to SSD thresholds and the maximum taxable earnings for Social Security’s Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program.  Speak with a Greenville Social Security Disability lawyer about the …

What are the exceptions for substantial gainful activity (SGA) for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses SGA rules to decide whether your work counts as full employment, but certain situations fall outside those limits. Some activities don’t count as SGA at all, even if they involve effort or small payments. …