Applying for disability can be a long and complicated process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines the medical requirements for qualifying conditions in its Blue Book. But there are also several non-medical requirements for Social Security disability benefits. Non-Medical Requirements for SSI – Supplemental Security Income To qualify for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, disabled […]
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Can Creditors Garnish Social Security Disability Income?
Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Jeff Rabin
Yes, creditors can garnish your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, this only applies to a few kinds of debt. And regardless of the type of debt, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cannot be garnished. Creditors may only garnish SSDI benefits for money owed because of Federal Student Loans Federal Income Taxes Court-Ordered Alimony or […]
FAQs and SSI Benefits For College Students
Posted on December 15th, 2020 by Jeff Rabin
Social Security disability insurance is meant to help those in need. But as you’re likely aware, qualifying for this financial assistance can be a long and stressful process. After qualifying, it makes sense to hesitate before taking actions that might disqualify you from monthly benefits. In this piece, we will specifically address questions surrounding whether […]
Unrepresented SSI Claimants & Your Chances for Obtaining Benefits
Posted on November 25th, 2020 by Jeff Rabin
Applying for SSI (Supplemental Social Income) assistance is a long and demanding task which far too many individuals try to handle on their own. At Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, we’re Illinois disability lawyers with more than 100 years of combined experience helping disabled individuals secure SSI benefits, and we want to help you. Here […]
Medicaid and Long-Term Elder Care
Posted on October 16th, 2020 by Jeff Rabin
A lot of people believe they will never need nursing home care, but as practicing Social Security lawyers in Libertyville and surrounding areas, we know that widespread belief is just not true. Unfortunately, as we age we often suffer from conditions requiring 24/7 care in well-equipped and staffed facilities. Consider, for example, these sobering facts […]