Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complex and frustrating process, especially for those ...

You have to have been employed for a certain number of years and paid Social Security taxes (FICA) to be eligible for SSDI, although there are exceptions. For example, if a person who has worked and ...

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When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

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I am a 59-year-old female, and in June of 2022, I was diagnosed with stage III metastatic breast cancer. A nonprofit cancer program in my state qualified me under Medicaid because I was unemployed, ...

A disability can cause serious financial problems for people who become too ill or injured to work. The American government provides a safety net by allowing certain people with severe disabilities to ...