Social Security and Younger Americans
Social Security does not only cater to those at retirement age, the Disability and Survivors Benefits also help younger Americans. Many minors with disabilities benefit from Supplemental Security Income but have a hard time transitioning to adulthood. When they turn 18 they must redetermine their eligibility within the system using new standards set for adults causing about a third to lose their beneficiary status. The Social Security Administration has released new information that is easily available to those in this situation to help them transition easier and be more financially stable. For more information visit this article by Susan Wilschke with Social Security Matters.