Sally and her family were devastated when she was diagnosed with a rare, serious medical condition. Hospital stays and out-patient treatment would take all the time she had left. Sally could no longer work as she battled her disease – but the bills would keep coming in. She and her family needed financial support, and…
DetailsAt age 8, Hunter started receiving Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”). Of course, he was too young to manage his benefits. Unfortunately, his mother was not capable of managing them either. They needed help. Jillian also needed help. At age 55, she was no longer able to…
DetailsGovernment benefits can be confusing. Applying is hard, but sometimes it’s even challenging to understand what benefits have been awarded to you. The Social Security Administration (“Social Security”) provides a Social Security Benefit Verification letter to people who receive Social Security, disability (Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.…
DetailsPeople who receive government benefits based on need or disability can still earn money. Some people may find part-time work. Others may have joined the Ticket to Work program as they attempt to return to work full-time. In either case, you must report wage earnings and other income to the Social Security Administration (“Social Security).…
DetailsOne day, Joe received a notice from the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”). Unfortunately, it was not good news. The notice said Joe had received too much money for his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Since he did not know how to handle an SSI overpayment, he ignored the notice and hoped the issue would…
DetailsJason knew he should look at the big picture when working on his disability claim. But understanding what would happen as his case proceeded was a mystery to him. It made the ‘big picture’ hard to see. If you have never had a disability claim before, it can be difficult to know the difference between…
DetailsAs they say in the entertainment industry, the show must go on. Even with the government shutdowns and coronavirus fears, people still need help from government agencies. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Social Security Administration staff continue working to make sure people get the benefits they need. Let’s look at some of the ways that Social Security…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit offered to qualifying individuals who cannot work because of a disability. For people with serious vision conditions or blindness, the rules are slightly different. One reason is that these rules can help blind workers continue working. In this article, we will look at how SSDI treats vision…
DetailsSince earlier this year, we have faced a lot of upheaval due to the coronavirus public health emergency. The situation has become especially worrisome for people receiving needs-based government benefits. You may welcome the economic stimulus checks offered by the federal government, but worry that you will lose your benefits. In this article, we will…
DetailsTrying to file your own disability claim can become a real headache. Taylor discovered this as she attempted to submit a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The forms and supporting documents were a little confusing. The real problems occurred when she ran across terms that related to when her disability occurred. So,…
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