vocational rehabilitation

Diagram illustrating the nonpayment rules for prisoners and the vocational rehabilitation exception.

Understanding the Nonpayment of Social Security Benefits to Prisoners, § 404.468

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for overseeing the distribution of various benefits, such as retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. However, certain individuals may be ineligible for these benefits under specific circumstances. One such instance is the nonpayment of benefits to prisoners. In this blog post, we will discuss the regulations that govern the …

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Understanding Widow’s and Widower’s Benefits Entitlement: Start and End Dates, § 404.337

Navigating the Social Security system can be overwhelming, especially when trying to understand entitlement to widow’s and widower’s benefits. This blog post aims to simplify the information from § 404.337, shedding light on when entitlement to these benefits starts and ends. When does my entitlement to widow’s and widower’s benefits start? According to § 404.337(a), your entitlement …

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Increasing the Likelihood of Staying Off Disability Benefit Rolls: Section 404.328 Explained

Section 404.328 of the Social Security Administration’s regulations discusses the circumstances under which the completion or continuation of a vocational rehabilitation, employment, or support services program increases the likelihood of an individual not having to return to the disability benefit rolls. In this blog post, we will delve into the conditions mentioned in Section 404.328 …

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Participating in Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment, and Support Services: Section 404.327 Explained

Section 404.327 of the Social Security Administration’s regulations outlines the conditions under which an individual is considered to be participating in an appropriate program of vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, or other support services. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of programs and when an individual is considered to be participating …

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What You Need to Know About the Entitlement and Termination of Disability Benefits, § 404.316

If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental impairment, you may be entitled to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, it’s important to understand when your entitlement to these benefits begins and when it may end. Let’s take a closer look at the key details outlined in …

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Understanding the Regulations in Part 404 of the Social Security Administration

Part 404 of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Regulations No. 4 relates to the provisions of title II of the Social Security Act. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0001.htm This part has 22 subparts that cover various aspects of the Act and its amendments over the years. Subparts A through E cover general definitions, quarters of coverage, insured status requirements, …

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