The Jones family badly needed financial assistance. Several of the adults were unable to work, Grandma was over 65 years old, and one of the children was disabled. Someone told them they should apply for SSI, but they wondered if SSI for families was difficult to get. With the help of an attorney, they located…
DetailsJaxson’s parents noticed problems with his vision when he was only 8 years of age. Although they took him to specialists, nothing could be done to restore his vision. By age 14, he was legally blind. He and his parents worried about his future. Would he be able to fully support himself as he reached…
DetailsMarla cared for her husband, Hector, during the last few years of his battle with lung cancer. Unable to work, he had been receiving disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI). On top of her other fears, Marla worried how she would support herself and her two children after Hector was gone.…
DetailsDoug enjoyed meeting people at the grocery store, where he had worked for several years. He had made many friends and enjoyed earning a paycheck. Doug was born with a common chromosomal disorder – Down Syndrome. Although Doug is able to work, many people with Down Syndrome cannot. Also, Down Syndrome combined with other disorders…
DetailsHarry and Eleanor had been married for 23 years when Eleanor began to exhibit signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Her condition worsened until she was no longer able to work. However, she also was unable to complete the application for disability benefits by herself. Harry wanted to help his spouse apply for Social Security Disability Insurance…
DetailsIf you or someone you know has received disability benefits, you may have heard the term “representative payee.” The Social Security Administration (SSA), which manages the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, recognizes that some people will find it difficult to manage their monthly disability benefits. When this occurs, a…
DetailsThe United States Government’s Social Security Administration (SSA) provides direct benefits to recipients through several programs: Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Each program is handled differently and has different eligibility requirements. For example, SSI applicants must meet strict income and resource requirements. Still, many people do qualify…
DetailsGeorge was a “do-it-yourself” kind of man. He worked hard for decades, but his debilitating emphysema finally forced him out of the workplace. As he looked for options that would allow him to provide some support for his family, George felt confused. Did he need workers’ compensation or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental…
DetailsIf you have a medical condition that prevents you from working, you have probably applied for disability benefits. Two common benefits are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), both managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Sometimes, the SSA rejects a claim, leaving you wondering why your SSDI claim was denied.…
DetailsAs blood carries nutrients and oxygen to our cells and moves waste away from them, it affects every part of our bodies. An illness affecting your blood can be life-threatening. Though not all blood disorders are considered disabilities, disability benefits might be paid for certain conditions. If you have a condition that both affects your…
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