SSI and SSDI

A waiting period helps ensure that SSDI applicants genuinely have a lasting disability, not a short-term illness or injury from which they may recover.

Because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts depend on financial need, recipients must report all sources of income to the SSA.

The Social Security Administration has launched a simplified online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for some adults.

Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses this emotionally challenging conundrum.

If you rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the year ahead will offer a somewhat minimal amount of relief financially.

Over the past year, the Social Security Administration has been making numerous improvements to its SSI program. These changes will make things a bit easier for SSI applicants as well as current recipients.

A special needs planning attorney can help coordinate your Medicare and Social Security disability benefits, ensuring your Medicare coverage is properly aligned with your health care needs and disability and benefits status.

This past month, the Social Security Administration expanded its Compassionate Allowances list by nine additional conditions.

The process for evaluating and approving disability benefits has traditionally been complex and rigorous. However, the SSA has made changes to simplify the evaluation process for applicants.