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How the Pandemic is Impacting Your SSDI Application

By Matthew Imhoff The Social Security Administration made changes to the Social Security Disability Insurance application and hearing processes during the pandemic. This podcast transcript summary reviews the impact of these changes — many of which are positive.   The Social Security Administration was not immune to COVID-19. Like every other aspect of life that…

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Why Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits?

By Matt Imhoff, Assistant Vice President of Representation, Integrated Benefits, Inc. The hidden benefits that often accompany a SSDI award make the long and paperwork-intensive application process worthwhile for many claimants.   Why am I doing this? Social Security Disability Insurance claimants ask their representatives this question all the time.   SSDI provides a maximum…