The 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…
As someone who is unable to work due to a disability, you know the stress of wondering how you will support yourself and your family. Finding the right benefit programs is only the first step. One well-known benefit program is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you decide to apply, you then have to go through…
Rose worried about her mother’s medical condition and her finances. Because of Huntington’s disease, Mom was unable to work to support herself. Bills were piling up. Rosa and her Mom needed help, and it may come in the form of government disability benefits like SSDI and SSI. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is paid to…
Finding the right government benefit programs takes time. The requirements vary from program to program, and there’s a lot of information to understand quickly. When someone needs help now, learning the application process can take six months or more can be devastating. Emergency payments may be available through programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but…
John and Angela’s daughter was born with a serious respiratory disorder – cystic fibrosis. They struggled to pay for costly treatments, medication, and therapy while also supporting their other children and themselves. They needed financial support. John and Angela did not know whether to apply for SSDI or SSI benefits. They didn’t know whether they…
Millions of Americans receive Supplemental Security Income benefits each year. This program, which is administered by the Social Security Administration, provides additional money each month to qualified families and individuals. A California benefit program, CalFresh, also provides monthly benefits. If you need monthly assistance, will receiving CalFresh affect your Supplemental Security Income benefits? In the…
Larry received monthly payments from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – even after he started working part-time. Yes, that’s possible! You do have to know how to report wages while receiving SSDI or SSI, though. In fact, failing to report money you have earned could put you in the position…
SSDI, TANF, SSI – there are many government programs available to people who qualify for them. But it is not always easy to figure out which benefits you can get. For example, you may want to request Supplemental Security Income, but are confused. Let’s look at three reasons SSI might work for you. Your Age…
If you have a serious medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for certain disability benefits. The two most well-known are probably Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), both managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It can be difficult to get from application date to approval…
Millions of Americans receive assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA). As of December 2015, over 8 million people were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If you are an SSI recipient or are thinking of applying for SSI, you need to know a little more about this important benefit. Like many government programs, some…
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