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…
We often think of adults receiving benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, children often can get SSI benefits under certain circumstances. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees both the SSI and SSDI programs. When assessing children for SSI benefits, SSA personnel look at several important categories. Age One…
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you are probably facing a real financial crunch. You may be missing out on an important benefit – Supplemental Security Income. What is Supplemental Security Income? The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages a number of programs including Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),…
You may find yourself in a situation where you can no longer work due to a disability. Of course, you will need something to replace your income so you can support yourself. Depending on your circumstances, it’s very likely you will look toward government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Applying for benefits is not…
There are so many government programs, it can be hard to keep them all straight. When they use abbreviations or acronyms, it’s even harder. For example, what are SSA, SSDI, and SSI? You may have to search online or call a government office to learn more about benefits. Maybe you or a loved one can’t…
An individual applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has to prove they are eligible for benefits. First, they have to provide evidence of a disability that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition. Then the applicant must show they have very limited income and resources. However, it may be months before the SSI application is approved,…
You’ve just received a devastating diagnosis, one that will keep you from supporting yourself and your family. Now, you face the complicated process of applying for government benefits. Let’s look at some of the reasons you need to know how – and why – to work with a disability attorney. You need someone in your…
Some disabled workers may find that their condition has gotten a little better. Maybe they locate a new job that they can do despite their disability. For example, Chris was unable to return to construction work because of injuries to his spinal cord. He received Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income. Chris…
Sometimes people just need a little extra help. For example, Max is 68 years old. His income is very low and he has trouble paying his bills and buying groceries. Julia received her cancer diagnosis last year. She cannot work due to her treatments but cannot qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. And, finally,…
Sometimes you know a government benefit is there, but just don’t know whether you are eligible. For example, Abby R. was no longer able to work because of her arthritis. She had no other source of income and owned very few assets. Abby R. knew she might be eligible for disability benefits. She just had…
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