Workers who suffer a disability can receive Social Security Disability benefits under certain conditions. Their employment history determines the amount of their benefits. SSDI American workers can receive Social Security Disability if their disability prevents them...
Supplemental Security Income
Is ADHD eligible for SSD benefits?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders that affect children. It also impacts adults. Children and adults with this disorder may be eligible for Social Security benefits. Supplemental Security Income is intended to help children...
How is SSI and other benefits available to California recipients?
For readers of this blog, they are likely familiar with Supplemental Security Income. Essentially, the federal SSI program provides limited-income citizens monthly payments. Limited income means that one has less than $2,000 in assets ($3,000, if married and living...
SSDI and SSI: Know the differences
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSD) are not the same. In fact, these two programs have significant differences, even though they both help the disabled or those who are unable to work,The first difference between SSI and...
Supplemental Security Income: Interesting facts
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is an important support for those with low or no earnings. It can mean the difference between affording a place to live or being able to get a meal.Supplemental Security Income is unique, though, because of where it comes from and...
SSI and SSDI: The differences between them
You suffered an injury, and now you're unable to work. Over time, you've realized that your disability is permanent and won't allow you to do the jobs you once did. Now, you want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income...
Supplemental Security Income: Know your income
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a great help to those who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or other benefits but still need a helping hand with their finances each month. SSI is designed to provide an individual with additional income for the...
Understand income and your Supplemental Security Income
If you want to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), one thing you need to do is to identify how much income you have. There are several kinds of qualifying income you need to disclose. Some of these include: Earned income Unearned income In-kind income...
Supplemental Security Income can boost your benefits
Most people understand that it's difficult to live on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits alone. It's also hard to live on retirement if you only have Social Security to rely on. That's why Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is so beneficial. It...
June brings a new benefit for California SSI recipients
Beginning June 1, it will be easier for Californians who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to purchase the food they need. They will be eligible for our state's version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that's called...
