Social Security is a critical social and financial safety net that helps protect individuals in the United States from poverty related to age or medical conditions. However, given that many people don't need Social Security benefits until they retire, there is plenty...
Supplemental Security Income
Should you file for SSD or SSI?
You've heard that there are two types of disability benefits that you can get through the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). How do you know which one you're supposed to file for once you...
Don’t fall out of touch with the SSI Disability examiner
When you file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you probably already know you're in for a long wait before you hear any kind of answer on your claim. However, it's important to stay in touch with the Disability Examiner (DE) that's handling your case. Otherwise,...
Review of SSI benefits for disabled children
As this blog has discussed before, Supplemental Security Income, or SSI benefits, are available to Houston residents who are of limited income and means and who are disabled, blind or over age 65. These benefits are also available to children under 18. In fact, many...
Special SSI benefits are available to the legally blind
Being blind can present a number of challenges for a Houston resident. Even if a person has some ability to see, legal blindness can make it very hard for a person to perform even basic job-related tasks. This is so even though employers are supposed to accommodate...
Who qualifies for Supplemental Security Income?
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income may be important for disabled individuals and their families who rely on the benefits. As a result, those considering applying for Supplemental Security Income should be familiar with eligibility requirements and how to...
How to appeal a Supplemental Security determination
Applying for and receiving disability benefits can be essential. Just as it is true of Social Security disability, applicants for Supplemental Security Income have the option to appeal if they do not agree with the decision made by the Social Security Administration...
The differences between SSD and SSI benefits and how they help
Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits are different programs that can help disabled individuals in different situations. As a result, it is helpful for disabled individuals to be familiar with their different disability options,...
Understanding Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income is an important benefit available to disabled individuals and others. SSI may provide protections to disabled individuals who do not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income can provide help with every...
SSI benefits are available to people over 65
Although this blog has discussed it before, it is important for Houston, Texas residents to be reminded from time to time that one does not always have to have a disability in order to qualify for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. Indeed, a Houston resident who...
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Houston, TX 77002
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