What Is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement regulated by State law in which one party holds money and/or property for the benefit of another. In certain situations, a trust can be set up for an SSI recipient. A trust can contain: cash or other “liquid” assets (such as a life insurance policy …
Social Security Disability
Unemployment Benefits and Social Security Disability
The receipt of unemployment insurance benefits does not necessarily preclude the receipt of Social Security Disability benefits, but a lack of job vacancies does not influence the SSA’s determination. The receipt of unemployment benefits is only one of many factors that must be considered in determining whether the claimant is disabled. See 20 CFR 404.1512(b) …
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What Is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt in Social Security Disability?
The first step in evaluating a Social Security Disability claim is determining whether a claimant is performing “substantial gainful activity” or SGA. The Unsuccessful Work Attempt According to Social Security’s regulations, work you have done will not ordinarily show that you are capable of performing substantial gainful activity if, after working for a period of …
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There Are Not More People Going On Disability Than Getting Jobs
This post is in response to a comment in a local newspaper. In the “Spout Off” section of the Northwest Florida Daily News, a commentator complained: “There are more people going on disability than getting jobs. Apparently it is easier to qualify for disability than get a job. Something [sic] really wrong with this situation.” …
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