There’s also a five-month elimination period before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin. That means the clock starts ticking from the first full month after you become disabled, ...

Advocates fear that new rules under the Developmental Disability Administration will create hurdles for those who self-direct their disability care services. Photo by Danielle J. Brown. Disability ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

Short-term disability insurance can temporarily replace 40% to 70% of your income. You may be eligible for short-term disability benefits if you can’t work and are losing wages because of a ...

When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Affairs Department last year, he dreaded the prospect of dealing with federal bureaucracy and paperwork. Janssen, ...