In many cases, an individual living with a disability may find it difficult to support themselves financially. An indigent person may find it particularly difficult to deal with an ever growing mountain of medical bills. In Illinois, an indigent person is an individual that is totally disabled and does not have a source of income. […]
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Are the Families That Need SSI Benefitting from the $10 Billion Program?
Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Proposed Social Security Act Budget Cuts Could Threaten Service
Posted on November 15th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
The Social Security employees at the Freeport, Illinois office are making their voices heard. Two at a time, they picketed on the corner outside their local Social Security Administration office, handing out information to people passing by to gain support against cuts proposed by Congress to the Social Security Act budget for 2012. The hope […]
Social Security Reform Needed for Minorities, Report Says
Posted on November 7th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
As the countries demographics continue to change, some believe changes to the current Social Security system will be necessary. A new report issued by the Commission to Modernize Social Security may pave the way for these changes. The recently released report is based on U.S. Census data indicating that in the coming decades the American […]
Social Security Administration Errors Affect One Missouri Man
Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
Illinois residents receiving Social Security disability benefits may have experienced problems with the program. Unfortunately, mistakes are sometimes made by the Social Security Administration and those mistakes can have heavy consequences for those affected by them. Even worse, those affected are often those least able to bounce back. Those receiving SSDI Benefits may be interested […]
SSI Recipients Eligible for Wireless Access Program
Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
Supplemental Security Income recipients may be eligible for additional assistance through a recently-established program. Illinois residents may be interested to learn about a group called Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity (KACO). According to recent news report, growing numbers of low-income individuals are joining the group, which campaigns for the support of the federal wireless Lifeline […]