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February 27, 2025

What Happens After Your SSI Phone Interview?

Applying for supplemental security income (SSI) can feel overwhelming, and the telephone interview is an important step in the process. But what...

January 31, 2025

Can People with a Torn ACL Claim Disability?

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can significantly impact your mobility and ability to work. While many people recover from ACL injuries...

October 4, 2024

How to Survive While Waiting on Disability

Applying for disability benefits can be a challenging process, especially when it comes to managing your life during the waiting period. This...

April 14, 2021

Can Your Child Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Children under the age of 18 can receive SSI if they meet the requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration and there are limited income and resources available in the household. The SSA defines a disability as: A child having a physical or mental condition that seriously limits their abilities and The condition must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death. If your disability case is approved, SSI will provide monthly...

August 19, 2014

Total disability does not have to mean total loss of finances

Whether you became disabled because of a serious injury or illness or have lived with the impairment since birth, chances are you have thought about, at some point in your life, how it can affect your finances. This is especially true if you are totally disabled and unable to work. How will you support yourself and pay for day to day expenses? Will you have enough money to cover the cost of medical care? Will you have to rely on...

June 18, 2014

SSA offices close as the need for benefits increase

While many offices are being closed by the Social Security Administration the need for benefits continues to increase. Individuals are facing longer waits as a result when seeking information. The 64 field offices that were closed since 2010 is the largest number closed in the history of the agency. Hours have also been reduced in 1,245 other field offices as well. According to a congressional report, impact on local communities is seldom taken into account when these office closings occur....

June 2, 2014

Differences between SSI and SSDI

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 or adults of any age. However, SSI does not generate benefits necessarily to other members in the family. The maximum amounts received will be essentially...

May 14, 2014

SSI requirements when it pertains to payment for children

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, determinations will have to be made concerning what individual is actually to receive the Social Security payments. This is generally determined by actual custody or...

February 21, 2014

Illinois same-sex couples subject to new SSI application rules

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. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a major component of the Defense of Marriage Act. As a result, federal agencies, including the Social...