A Texan who is receiving Social Security disability benefits on behalf of a child must be aware of certain requirements the Social Security Administration has in place. At the time the child turns 18, the benefits will stop the month before except in cases in which...
Month: December 2016
How long is the wait to get SSD benefits for an injury?
A person's inability to work due to a work-related injury, or even an accident injury outside the workplace, may qualify the person for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. When the injury is severe enough that the person will be unable to work for an extended...
Does workers’ compensation affect SSD benefits?
Texans who are injured, ill or suffer a condition that makes them eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits but are also receiving workers' compensation or other disability payments need to be aware of the rules for how this might affect those benefits....
Certain health conditions qualify for expedited SSI benefits
Like Social Security Disability (SSD), the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is designed to help people who are unable to earn enough money to support themselves. One difference between the two is that SSI benefits are for a more specific group of people who...
Can veterans qualify for SSD benefits?
People in Houston who are disabled and cannot earn enough to pay their monthly expenses may look to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for help. Many of these people can also qualify for various other benefits through the State of Texas or through the federal...
Will my SSI benefits be affected by purchasing items to work?
Houston residents who receive Supplemental Security Income are often confused by the various rules and regulations that determine whether they can keep their benefits in certain circumstances. For example, many people who receive SSI-related benefits also work, but...
How does having a representative payee affect SSI benefits?
Texans who are receiving Social Security disability sometimes have what is known as a "representative payee" who will manage the money. This must be fully understood in several contexts such as how it influences the individual and what those who get Supplemental...
Health insurer’s report shows prevalence of mental disorders
Mental health is a vital component of living a balanced and productive life. Although it can be easy to take good mental health for granted, most people in Houston can probably still appreciate just how important mental health is to their daily lives. On the other...
Planning for the financial impact of cancer in Texas
When a person in Houston finds out that he or she has been diagnosed with cancer, treatment options and survival are probably the immediate focus. As the individual begins dealing with the disease, however, other concerns may arise. In particular, the patient and his...
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