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Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
Who is eligible for SSI benefits? The Supplemental Security Income program or SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration. It provides monthly benefits to disabled, blind, or elderly individuals that have few resources and a limited income. For struggling individuals, SSI benefits can be…
Wait times for Social Security benefit appeals leave people in limbo
The radio program Marketplace recently featured a story about the backlogs for Social Security Disability Insurance applicants that in some cases have gone on so long the applicant died before ever receiving benefits. In fact, in 2016 alone about 7,400 people died waiting for their…
Exploring Social Security Spousal Benefits and Auxiliary Benefits
Can I still receive Social Security spousal benefits if I am divorced? Spousal benefits allow a husband or wife to receive a portion of a spouse’s Social Security benefits, even if the spouse has never worked. Similarly, auxiliary benefits go to the spouse of a…
5 Ways The Americans With Disabilities Act Can Help You
In 1990, Congress created an important tool for individuals living with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, and contains a variety of rights for those individuals to help ensure they have an…
Dealing With a Sudden Disability
What can I do if a sudden injury prevents me from returning to work? An accident or act of violence can change your life in an instant. Survivors of a serious accident may struggle to cope with not just their physical injuries, but the financial…
Are My Disability Payments Taxable?
Losing the ability to work is a relatively common but disruptive fact of life, which is why disability insurance programs exist. In fact, New York is one of the few states that requires most employers to offer short-term disability insurance to supplement the federal Social…
Understanding the Listing of Medical Impairments
What medical conditions will qualify me to receive SSDI or SSI benefits? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offer financial assistance for those suffering from certain medical conditions. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a list of certain medical conditions that…
I’m Receiving Social Security Disability – Can My Family Receive Auxiliary Benefits?
Accidents, illnesses, and any number of other calamities can suddenly and unexpectedly remove you from the workforce. When that happens, it generally has a very disruptive effect on a family’s finances. For that reason, in addition to offering disability benefits to the worker, the Social…
SSDI v SSI: Which Benefits Should I Seek?
What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If you are disabled and struggling to cover your expenses, you may wish to consider applying for benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA offers two different programs…
Veterans – What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability
If you are a military veteran, first of all thank you for your service and dedication to America; we truly and genuinely appreciate it. And as a veteran, you more than most Americans have earned and deserve the benefits that your fellow citizens have approved…
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