Questions - Funding en-us http://www.thescizone.com/questions N/A http://www.thescizone.com/questions webmaster@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/89/1/Is-there-a-time-limit-on-Social-Security-disability-benefits/1.html No. You will continue to receive a disability benefit as long as your condition keeps you from working. Your case will be reviewed periodically to see if there has been any improvement in your condition and whether you are still eligible for benefits. If you are still eligible when you reach 65, your disability benefit will be automatically converted to retirement benefits. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/90/1/I-understand-that-to-get-Social-Security-disability-benefits-your-disability-must-be-expected-to-last-at-least-a-year-Does-this-mean-that-you-must-wait-a-year-after-being-disabled-before-you-can-get-benefits/1.html You do not have to wait a year after the onset of the disability before you can get benefits. You should file as soon as you can after becoming disabled and benefits begin after a five-month waiting period. The waiting period begins with the month Social Security decides your disability began. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/75/1/How-Do-I-Get-Started-On-A-PASS/1.html Anyone can help you with a PASS, including your vocational rehabilitation worker, employer or the Social Security office. In general, the following rules apply: webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/16/1/Do-people-with-SCI-have-jobs/1.html People with SCI have the same desires as other people. That includes a desire to work and be productive. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) promotes the inclusion of people with SCI in the mainstream society. Of course, people with disabilities may need some changes to make their workplace more accessible, but surveys indicate that the cost of making accommodations to the workplace in 70% of cases is $500 or less. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/92/1/What-is-the-difference-between-Social-Security-disability-and-SSI/1.html This is confusing to a lot of people because both programs are administered by the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that workers, employers and the self-employed pay for with their Social Security taxes. You qualify for these benefits based on your work history and the amount of your benefit is based on your earnings. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program financed through general tax revenues -- not through Social Security trust funds. SSI disability benefits are paid to people who have a disability and who don't own much or have a lot of income. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/53/1/Where-should-spinal-cord-injured-persons-go-for-rehabilitation/1.html The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA at 1-800-962-9629) maintains a current list of all accredited programs... over 50 in all. Some factors to consider in choosing a facility: webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Sun, 07 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/100/1/How-does-a-child-qualify-for-disability-benefits/1.html  Children who have severe disabilities may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs Social Security administers. The Social Security program pays benefits to disabled or retired workers and their families and to the families of deceased workers. Child's benefits generally may be paid to a dependent unmarried child under age 18, to a child age 18 or older who became disabled before age 22, and to a full-time elementary or secondary school student under age 19. If the parent is alive, he or she must be entitled to retirement or disability benefits.  webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/96/1/When-to-apply-for-Social-Security/1.html You should apply as soon as you become disabled. If you apply for Social Security, disability benefits will not begin until the sixth full month of disability. The Social Security disability waiting period begins with the first full month after the date we decide your disability began. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits are paid for the first full month after the date you filed your claim, or, if later, the date you become eligible for SSI. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/94/1/What-you-need-for-disability-benefits/1.html  The claims process for disability benefits is generally longer than for other types of Social Security benefits, from 60-90 days. It takes longer to obtain medical information and assess the nature of the disability in terms of your ability to work. However, you can help shorten the process by bringing certain documents with you when you apply and helping get any other medical evidence you need to show you are disabled.  webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/83/1/What-Happens-If-I-Lose-My-Job/1.html  If you lose your job during a trial work period, your benefits are not affected. If you lose your job during the 36-month "extended period of eligibility", call us and your benefits will be reinstated as long as you are still disabled. You do not have to reapply for benefits or undergo any "waiting period" as you did when you first applied for disability benefits. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500