Social Security Disability And Work

At QuatriniRafferty, we are frequently asked by our clients receiving Social Security Disability if they can return to work, and if so, what they can earn and remain eligible for Social Security benefits. In general, those receiving Social Security Disability benefits may be able to earn some small amount without impacting their benefits. However, any work…

Help For Medicare Recipients

By Margo A. Russell, Paralegal If you receive Medicare and have low income and few resources, help may be available to you. If you apply for state assistance, the state may pay your Medicare premiums and, in some cases, other Medicare expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance, or premiums and prescription co-payments related to the Medicare…

One-Time Stimulus Payments For SS Benefit Recipients

By Kellie J. Taylor, Paralegal Another provision of the stimulus package provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. Details are still being finalized, but those entitled to receive a payment are expected to receive it by June 2009. The payment will be received…

Hurdles In The Social Security Disability Path

By A. Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Often at the recommendation of someone you trust, you begin the process of applying for SSD or SSI disability benefits. Regardless of the strength of your case, be forewarned: there will be obstacles to navigate before you collect any benefits. QuatriniRafferty‘s experienced legal staff can guide you through the following difficulties:…

FAQs: Social Security Retirement

At QuatriniRafferty, we assist clients seeking Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. The Social Security Act also provides retirement benefits. While an attorney is not needed to obtain retirement benefits, here are some questions we often answer. Who can receive retirement benefits? Retirement benefits are generally available to individuals 62 years of age or…

Your Annual Social Security Statement

By Brian Patrick Bronson, Esq. If you have a work history and have paid taxes on your income, the Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps track of your earnings. Every year you will receive a statement from SSA that provides several types of information to you. First, the statement will provide an estimate of the various…

Why Your Neighbor’s Sister’s Son Is Getting ‘Disability’ And You’re Not

By Barbara J. Artuso, Esq. If it seems to you that the Social Security Administration’s process for determining who is disabled is unpredictable and complicated, you’re correct. Sometimes a client, stung by initial denial of a claim, protests that “my neighbor’s sister’s son is getting disability benefits, and he’s in really good shape compared to…