If you’ve had to stop working because of a health issue, the first thing you need to do is to find out if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Then be sure to apply immediately. Your SSDI coverage, which you’ve paid for with FICA taxes, [...]
By Paula Morgan, Senior Technical Specialist for Allsup Employment Services I’ve heard the same stories for years. “People drawing disability are deadbeats.” Or, “They’re just lazy and the last thing they want to do is work.” And, “All they’re doing is taking my hard-earned tax money!” I’ve been [...]
What happens if you’re about to become eligible for Medicare plans—but you already have health insurance through an employer, a spouse’s employer or a retiree plan? Do you need to enroll in Medicare, or can you just keep the coverage you have now? Medicare’s rules can be [...]
