There are currently 2.4 million adults suffering from schizophrenia in the United States and the cause is not entirely clear. However, research appears to be shedding light upon this illness. As a disabling brain disorder, schizophrenia makes it difficult for a victim of such a malady to perform everyday tasks. The condition often first appears […]
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Differences between SSI and SSDI
Posted on June 2nd, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
There is often confusion between the differences in Social Security disability insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income. While both programs are administered by the Social Security Administration, SSI is need based and is for individuals with limited financial resources. SSI is available for individuals 65 or older and can be used to assist disabled children […]
Social Security covers much more than just retirement
Posted on May 29th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to Social Security benefits. While there is a tendency to only think about these benefits as what we will receive when we retire, there are a large number of other benefits as well. There are around 38 million retirees that receive Social Security income. However, there […]
Untreated mental illness costs everyone a significant price
Posted on May 19th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
There is a stigma concerning people individuals suffering from mental illness and consequently the problem is often ignored. Congressman Tim Murphy summed up the circumstances for the mentally ill in this manner: “We have replaced the hospital bed with the jail cell, the homeless shelter and the coffin.” He wonders aloud how such circumstances could […]
SSI requirements when it pertains to payment for children
Posted on May 14th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
The relationship of parent to child is the determining factor when decisions are being made as to whether a child is eligible for a payment from the Social Security Administration. The child could be eligible for payments whether a marriage between the two parents is ongoing or has ended. If the child is disabled, however, […]
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