If you find yourself unable to work in New York because of a disability, an option is to obtain financial help from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since many people pay into Social Security with each paycheck, you could get disability insurance so that you...
New Yorkers who find themselves out of work as a result of a disability might be able to get relief in the form of federal disability benefits. This disability benefit is paid out by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as either Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
If you develop a long-lasting illness in New York, it may be challenging to work. Being in this position can be frustrating and overwhelming when you can't receive a paycheck and make ends meet. Fortunately, government assistance programs, like Social Security...
Anyone who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, in New York is never given any guarantees. Not every application will be approved; this is based mainly on the type of disability and medical condition. Not every condition is the same The Social...
Are you planning to apply for SSDI benefits in New York? You have every right to do so. There are a great many benefits that you will be entitled to if you are approved. However, you should also be aware of the most common myths that have been built up by...
If you're a resident of New York who is elderly or disabled, knowing the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is important. These programs can be beneficial when you have limited financial resources to...
New Yorkers who can't work due to injury or illness have the option of long- or short-term disability insurance. It's important to know the differences between these types of insurance. What is disability insurance? Disability insurance is a type of coverage that...
Under certain medical conditions, an individual is eligible for obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at a faster rate. In New York, it's possible to fast-track an SSDI application from several months to a few days if you qualify. The qualification...
This summer, thousands of disabled athletes are traveling to Tokyo to compete in the Paralympic Games. It is a shining example of the amazing things disabled individuals can accomplish if they are given the support they need to thrive. At the Seelig Law Group, we are...
The number one reason the Social Security Administration denies disability applicants from Manhattan is problems with paperwork. That’s why the Seelig Law Group spends so much time making sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed before we submit our client’s...
