Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are possibly even more misunderstood than their sister program, Social Security Disability (SSDI). People frequently don't know if they qualify for SSI or what the process is to get benefits. It's common for people to...
As a parent, there’s nothing you care about more than providing your children with the stability they deserve. While this is easier said than done, there are a variety of steps you can take to get on the right track. If you have a child with a disability, it’s...
Like Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) exists to provide income and other benefits to people who meet certain program requirements -- but SSI is not the same as SSD. Here's what you need to know: SSI benefits, unlike SSD,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...