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…
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…
Jessica found herself in a tight financial bind. She was unable to find a job that paid enough to support herself due to a disabling medical condition. An award of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits was not enough to support Jessica and her daughter. However, she soon learned that she might be eligible for…
Realizing you can’t work anymore is devastating to most people. As you get settled into your post-work life, you’ll recognize the need to replace your income. If you cannot work because of a disability, you may be able to get SSDI and SSI. You just have to apply and be approved by the Social Security…
Jason had many questions after learning his serious medical condition would prevent him from working. He asked friends and family for help getting to his doctor’s appointments. He asked the doctors what medical treatments he needed. And he asked everyone, “When should I apply for disability?” This was not a simple question, and he needed…
Janelle could no longer work and wanted to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. She felt confused and overwhelmed by the whole process of applying for disability benefits. Janelle needed help but did not know where to turn. She knew she could hire a disability attorney or a…
Government assistance programs help millions of people every year. However, people may miss out on benefits because the sheer number of options can be confusing. You may be left wondering how to get the assistance you need from programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Housing…
Government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide millions of Americans the extra support they need. However, many people also receive support from their loved ones and spouses. What happens if you qualify for SSI while single, then set a wedding date? Will remarrying affect your Supplemental Security Income benefits, or will they go on…
Many people may qualify as disabled, but don’t know how to apply for disability benefits. Just knowing the benefits are available is not enough – you have to go after them. For those living in California, three different forms of disability benefits are available. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers…
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…
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