For many applicants, the decision to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income(SSI) is the first step down a long road. Though these two programs have several key differences, there is one big similarity between them: the application and appeals process, which can often be protracted. That’s because the initial application into either […]
Getting approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can sometimes take a long time and require submission of a lot of evidence establishing that the income and disability eligibility criteria are met. It can therefore be disheartening for a person to find out that their benefits are going to be terminated. Termination of benefits can […]
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Supplemental security income (SSI) benefits are available to people based on their economic circumstances. How much money a person has or receives can affect the amount of benefits they are eligible to receive, including making them ineligible for the program. Working while receiving benefits can affect eligibility, as can receiving or loaning money, which can […]
Sometimes, a person who has a disability that qualifies him or her for supplemental security income benefits may own or have access to too many assets for purposes of qualifying for the benefit. This does not necessarily mean that the person has enough assets to maintain a good quality of life, but simply too many […]
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After an applicant submits an application for supplemental security income, he or she may be required to submit to some medical tests or exams to determine their eligibility for benefits. Although the monthly benefits awarded largely come from the federal government, the states may coordinate the testing for eligibility. In New York, an applicant’s […]
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Many people depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and do not realize that they have an obligation to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) when there is a change in the recipient’s circumstances that could affect his or her eligibility to receive SSI. At some point, the SSA will learn about the change in circumstances […]
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a government program intended to provide financial and medical assistance to those Americans who are in the most need. Many of our readers may not be familiar with Supplemental Security Income, which is a bit surprising, as the program has been around for quite a while. In fact, it just celebrated […]
Many people have heard of Social Security Disability Insurance, which is a valuable resource for disabled workers who are no longer able to draw a living wage. By contrast, Supplemental Security Income is often not so well, known; in fact, many people assume the two programs are one and the same. The truth is, SSDI […]
Raising a child with developmental disabilities or other disabilities is difficult and can be a financial strain on the family. That’s why disability benefits such as SSI for children and other benefits are available to families. These benefits programs often have strict financial requirements, which forces families to handle their finances carefully to avoid jeopardizing their child’s […]
