Two disability programs are operated within the Social Security Administration. While these two programs are distinctly different in many ways, they are easy to confuse. 1. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) . Also called a. SSDI b. Title 2 Benefits SSDI is a government sponsored insurance program. It is paid for by FICA tax deducted from a worker’s wages and matched by the employer. Currently, the FICA tax equals 7.65 percent of the first $176

1. Tell them any lies or exaggerations. 2. Accept any money you may not be entitled to (Will come back and bite you, hard). 3. Fail to file a written appeal on any unfavorable decision or denial within 60 days. 4. Try to handle appeals on your own without a lawyer 5. Miss deadlines or fail to return requested forms / paperwork 6. File a new claim without checking to see if you meet basic requirements. 7. Fail to report any medical treatments or doctor's visits 8. Neglect to r

By Charles W. Forsythe, Senior Advocate at The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, AL Understanding the Challenges During the Holidays The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those suffering from disabilities. While friends and family are cheerful and celebrating the Christmas spirit, you may feel isolated, alone, and without the financial means to provide for the essentials, let alone celebration. How We Can Help At the Forsythe Firm, we understand these challenges. If y