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The Difference Between SSDI and SSI and Why Eligibility Criteria Matter?
Manage episode 501196965 series 3635356
Attorney Eric L. Pines introduces Courtney Bolton, a Social Security disability advocate with 23 years of experience at the Social Security Administration. The episode explores the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), eligibility requirements, benefit calculations, and common misconceptions, providing essential guidance for navigating the complex disability benefits process.
Key Timestamps00:00 - Show Introduction and Welcome
01:30 - Introduction to Courtney Bolton
03:00 - Differences Between SSDI and SSI
07:00 - Work History and SSDI Eligibility
10:00 - Resource Limits for SSI
13:00 - Medical Standards for SSDI and SSI
16:00 - Applying for SSDI, SSI, or Both
20:00 - Benefit Calculations for SSDI and SSI
24:00 - Common Misconceptions About Disability Programs
28:00 - How Pines Federal Assists Clients
32:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action
About the ShowEmpowering Workers is a podcast dedicated to guiding federal employees and others through disability and employment rights issues, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Featuring attorney Eric L. Pines, the show offers practical insights to navigate complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.
16 episodes
Manage episode 501196965 series 3635356
Attorney Eric L. Pines introduces Courtney Bolton, a Social Security disability advocate with 23 years of experience at the Social Security Administration. The episode explores the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), eligibility requirements, benefit calculations, and common misconceptions, providing essential guidance for navigating the complex disability benefits process.
Key Timestamps00:00 - Show Introduction and Welcome
01:30 - Introduction to Courtney Bolton
03:00 - Differences Between SSDI and SSI
07:00 - Work History and SSDI Eligibility
10:00 - Resource Limits for SSI
13:00 - Medical Standards for SSDI and SSI
16:00 - Applying for SSDI, SSI, or Both
20:00 - Benefit Calculations for SSDI and SSI
24:00 - Common Misconceptions About Disability Programs
28:00 - How Pines Federal Assists Clients
32:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action
About the ShowEmpowering Workers is a podcast dedicated to guiding federal employees and others through disability and employment rights issues, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Featuring attorney Eric L. Pines, the show offers practical insights to navigate complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.
16 episodes
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