Questions & Answers

From the Margolius Social Security Disability Blog

• How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for Disability?
  One of the biggest questions people have when applying for Social Security Disability is: “how long will this take?” The truth is, it depends on your case. Average Wait Times for Each Stage Initial Application: 3 to 6 months. Reconsideration (if denied): 3 to 5 months. Hearing with a judge (if you appeal again): 7 to 18 months.   Yes, it can take a long time but there are ways to improve your …
• What Is a Trump Account and How Can It Be Problematic for Disability Benefits?
  When Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill Act approximately a year ago, they created the option for every American citizen to place money into “Trump Accounts.” These are, essentially, retirement accounts set up by parents for children under the age of 18. These are different than the “ABLE” accounts that are protected from causing issues for SSI recipients and can be counted as a resource — …
• Keith’s Law: A New Ohio Resource to Help First Responders Better Assist People with Disabilities
  For individuals with disabilities and their families, interactions with police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, or other first responders can present unique challenges. A disability may affect how someone communicates, processes instructions, responds to stress, moves, hears, or sees. Without knowing how these functions may be impaired by a disability, a first responder may …