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In a prior post, this blog discussed Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and what counts as income with regard to a person's application for these benefits. An applicant's eligibility for SSI benefits hinges on whether that person has a qualifying disability,...
By now, most people in the Houston area are probably aware that the United States Supreme Court recently struck down state bans on gay marriage. Thus, the heavily anticipated decision makes it legal for gay people to marry in Texas and every other state in the...
Back pain is something that many Texans deal with on a daily basis. Even minor aches and pains can be extremely irritating over time, and the pain can signal the beginning of a far worse back injury in the future. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) reports...
During the difficult economic times that Texans experienced a few years ago, many people in the Houston area probably had fears about losing their job and not having an income. Even today, job security can be a scary subject for hard-working people in a variety of...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that the Social Security Administration (SSA) manages. It is designed to provide income assistance for Texans who are disabled or blind and for individuals over the age of 65. The SSA determines an applicant's...
As we've discussed before, the Social Security Administration's disability program is currently facing an uncertain future. That's because agency estimates show that the trust fund from which disability benefits are drawn will likely run out of funds during the latter...
While many people would like to think that they will never suffer from depression, statistics would seem to suggest this may not be so fortunate. Indeed, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America has found that as many as 14.8 million adults -- roughly 6.7...
Every month, millions of disabled Americans breathe a collective sigh of relief as they either receive a check in the mail or direct deposit into their account from the Social Security Administration that will allow them to pay for the basic necessities. According to...
Last week, our blog discussed how May is Mental Health Month, an annual event held to promote understanding, debunk misconceptions, and fight the stigma faced by millions here in the U.S. and around the world.In keeping with this theme, today's post will address how a...
We now know more than ever about how to effectively diagnosis and treat mental illness thanks to scientific advancements in such areas as pharmacology, psychiatry and, of course, psychology.Despite this remarkable progress, however, many Americans still know...