Out of necessity, applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits have always been somewhat complicated. The Social Security Administration (SSA) only considers people to be disabled if they are unable to...
When you file a claim with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you know that you’re going to have to prove that you’re actually disabled – and that means giving SSA a...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of related connective-tissue disorders that are typically characterized by hypermobile joints, fragile skin and chronic pain. Because EDS affects a person’s collagen, it can affect almost any structure within their body,...
To start on a bright note, many with disabling injuries or illnesses recover enough to resume work and end their supplemental security income (SSI) claim. Advancements in healthcare sometimes make it possible to reobtain many of the abilities you may have lost....
The most commonly utilized benefits offered through Social Security are self-funded benefits claimed by those who contributed to the program. Adults who have paid taxes on their income make contributions from each paycheck toward Social Security. They can later claim...
When applying for SSI, you need to meet the qualifications exactly. One of those qualifications refers to your wealth and the assets that you control. It's understandable why someone with a high level of assets wouldn't qualify for benefits, but what you need to...
Many individuals assume that they'll be able to preserve their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits once they procure them. This isn't necessarily the case, though. You must continue to meet the qualifying criteria established by the Social Security...
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a needs-based disability program that is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Like Social Security Disability (SSD), the application process can be complicated and the denial rates on claims are high....
