Many people who receive Social Security disability benefits are afraid to attempt returning to work for fear of the effect it can have on their SSDI, SSI , Medicare and other benefits. Anyone who has been through the approval process for Social Security disability knows how long it can take. It’s understandable that Social Security disability recipients are hesitant to go through that process again.
No, you will not have to re-apply for Social Security disability benefits when you move to another state. Social Security disability programs are overseen by the federal government, and therefore your approval will carry over from one state to the next.
It is, however, important to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of your address change, or any other significant change in living arrangements. There are a number of reasons for this:
If you are facing significantly overdue debts, you’re not alone. Many disabled persons face these kinds of financial hardships, especially during the period between claiming Social Security disability benefits and being approved for SSDI or SSI.
If you are seriously in debt and facing garnishment, there is some good news: your federal Social Security disability benefits are exempt from garnishment. No creditor can take any of your Social Security disability benefits, even if the courts have issued a Writ of Garnishment.
Social Security Disability benefit payments are calculated based on the amount of money an individual has earned over the course of their work life. SSI and SSDI payments are calculated based on how long a claimant has worked and how much they have contributed to Social Security. This calculation is just like how retirement benefits are calculated on how much someone paid into the system over the years.
Insurance payment can affect your disability benefit payments depending on whether the insurance benefit payments come from public or private sources. The Social Security Administration allows claimants to receive benefits from things like workers compensation or Medicare as well as some others without incurring a penalty. However, the amount of money received from these sources can impact how much the Social Security Disability payments will be.
