CLEVELAND, Ohio--Applying for Social Security disability benefits is not easy or quick for most people. The process can be particularly daunting given that in Ohio, only 34 percent of initial cases ...

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Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has always been a complicated process. But like everything else in our lives right now, COVID-19 has made it even more difficult.

More than 155 million U.S. workers are insured for a disability through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. They receive this important insurance coverage through their payroll ...

Q: I am getting ready to start filling out my disability benefits application online, but I’m concerned I will need to stop before I can finish it. Can I stop before completing the application and ...

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 ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get Social Security disability? I’m 57 and have some health issues that keep me from working. But I’ve heard it’s very difficult to get benefits. — Need ...

Answer: The best first step is to start atwww.socialsecurity.gov/disability. There, you can take a look at the Disability Starter Kits. The kits answer common ...

Social Security isn't just for retirees; millions of Americans rely on Social Security to get vital disability benefits for long-term injuries or illnesses. But getting the benefits you deserve can be ...