Margaret finally admitted that she needed financial assistance. She applied for several benefit programs, then ran across some information about “SSI.” As she had never heard of it before, she decided to check out some FAQs about SSI to see if she might qualify for benefits. What is SSI? The letters “SSI” stand for Supplemental…
DetailsA person who is unable to work may seek financial assistance from a variety of government programs. Some may look toward disability programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Others may be more likely to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. How difficult is it to know whether you need disability…
DetailsFrank didn’t know someone with cancer could get disability payments – until his wife, Rose, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since Rose was no longer able to work, the family finances suffered as the medical bills increased. Frank and Rose decided to see if she qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security…
DetailsAt age 66, Linda found herself in a difficult financial position. Even though she received Supplemental Security Income (SSI), she did not have enough money to support herself and had to give up her apartment. Linda’s friend, Kate, was doing well financially and lived in a nice home. To make things easier for Linda, she…
DetailsSometimes it’s best to wait rather than rush into something. However, if you need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, waiting may create more problems. If you can’t work because of a medical condition, and you’re wondering when you should apply for SSDI, this article should help. When Is the Time Right? Generally,…
DetailsMaybe you’ve been on disability for a while and now you feel better. Maybe you’re bored or, more importantly, feel like you need to earn more by going back to work. Can you return to work while on disability? You may be surprised to learn that, yes, you can. Let’s look at some things you…
DetailsBurns can range from minor to life-threatening. Simply burning yourself while you grill hamburgers is unlikely to be considered a disability. However, serious injuries can occur from chemical exposure, extreme heat, and electrical shocks. Are burns a disability in the eyes of the Social Security Administration (SSA)? Maybe. Let’s explore how the SSA assesses people…
DetailsNathan was shocked to receive a notice denying his application for disability benefits. He knew his arthritis made it impossible for him to continue working at the construction site and couldn’t believe the folks at the Social Security Administration did not see it his way. Nathan decided to appeal. When a vocational expert appeared at…
DetailsThe requirements for government programs are often difficult to understand. For example, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based government benefit program. This means that you must show need based on income and resources to receive benefits. SSI and countable income, though, is often difficult to understand. Who Is Eligible for Supplemental Security Income Benefits…
DetailsMountain climbing was Rick’s passion – right up until the time he fell over a cliff. His left arm was shattered, along with other injuries. Rick was unable to return to his dental practice until his bones healed and therapy fully restored his arm’s function. He wondered whether his broken arm would be covered by…
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