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May 3, 2013

White House asked to consider raising SSI limits in new budget

It's little surprise to a majority of people here in Illinois that as the years continue to tick by so too ticks up the rate of inflation. As the price for one good goes up, so do all the connected goods as well. Usually controlled by the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, it's a fact of life most Americans don't even think about on a daily basis. But for people with limited income and resources, such as those receiving Supplemental...

January 4, 2013

Non-citizens eligible for SSI benefits

Despite the fact that the2012 presidential election is long behind us, many people in the United States-including some here in Illinois-are still feeling the effects of the contentions between political parties and their views on immigrant rights in America. But political allegiances aside, the Social Security Administration wants to stress that many immigrants-including some non-citizens as well-have the right to apply for benefits in the event that they become disabled or can no longer work. Like with a majority of...

November 21, 2012

Social Security Administration announces that benefits will increase in 2013

In the wake of the recession, many families struggled to keep up with rising costs and shrinking pocket books. For those who were receiving Social Security benefits at the time, any additional income was certainly welcomed though it was few and far between. But just last month, people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income received the good news that they had been waiting to hear for several years now. According to an announcement made by the Social Security Administration,...

July 19, 2012

When can people apply for SSI?

A lot of people don't know when they can apply, or whether they would be eligible for, Social Security disability benefits. Many are also unsure whether they could receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, and what the differences are between all of these kinds of benefits. Both programs require that an applicant prove that a medical impairment prevents them from obtaining gainful employment for a period that lasted a year, or is expected to last that long. With disability benefits, it...

February 20, 2012

Are the Families That Need SSI Benefitting from the $10 Billion Program?

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. For such people there are Supplemental Security Income benefits available. SSI can help people with disabilities live fuller lives. Through the SSI program, families with...

September 27, 2011

SSI Recipients Eligible for Wireless Access Program

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 program. The Lifeline program may prove an additional benefit for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as others who fall into the low...