The last year has proved to be monumental in expanding same-sex marriage rights across the country. During this time, Illinois was among the states that adopted this policy. This, of course, has had an impact on many families throughout the state. While states were handling changes in marriage laws, the federal government was also active. […]
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How a house fire cost a person their Supplemental Security Income
Posted on November 22nd, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
While the possibility of a person losing their home to an explosion, fire, natural disaster or other accident is rather remote, people understandably don’t want to take any chances and will therefore go to great lengths to ensure that they have a sound homeowners’ insurance policy to protect them. However, what if the unimaginable happens […]
Are SSI requirements denying benefits to deserving families?
Posted on November 5th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Started during Nixon’s presidency, the Supplemental Security Income program was designed to provide disability benefits to low-income families to help cover the cost of living and medical expenses. But when approximately six out of every ten applications for children are denied, it’s hard not to notice that deserving families might not be receiving the benefits […]
SSA suggests program to wean children off SSI benefits
Posted on October 16th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
A recent article published by Disability Scoop this month may receive mixed emotions from our readers who value the fact that they have access to government assistance and rely on disability benefits to help supplement their incomes to maintain a healthy standard of living. But the aim of a recent program may ruffle a few […]
