Disability
Can I get Both SS Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
“SSDI” is Social Security’s Disability Insurance program specifically designed to protect Americans who become disabled and unable to work for at lease one year. “SSI” is a Supplemental Security Income program designed to provide assistance to needy Americans, including those…
Reapplying for Lost SS Disability benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are available to those who experience a disability which prevents them from working, but there are fairly stringent rules to qualify for SSDI benefits. Among those rules are: a) the disability must be expected…
Suggestions for Reducing Social Security Spending
American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Mark J. Warshawsky, also a former Social Security Administration senior official, yesterday offered opinions on how and where President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should focus cost-saving efforts. His post, appearing on the…
Explaining the Intracacies of Medicare Filing in a Disability Situation
Medicare is complex. Disability is complex. Consequently, intersecting the two can be fairly complicated. Toni King, author and columnist on Medicare and health insurance issues and leader of the “Toni Says” team, offers insights in how best to navigate the…
The need for a “call to action” for Social Security
According to Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, “Nearly 30,000 Americans died waiting for their Social Security benefit decision last year.” With more than 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security benefits each month and with half the staffing levels,…
Will a recent Supreme Court Ruling affect Disability Rights?
According to Michelle Diament for Disability Scoop on July 8 2024 the Supreme Court ruling with overturned a 40 year precedent could change the way some disability rules and laws are interpreted. This could lead to legal issues for those…
How to Avoid Overpayment of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
SSI is a needs based program which means eligibility is based on your total resources. It is important to let Social Security know if anything about your situation changes. Read this article by Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist…
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program – 50 Years of Aid to Those in Need
Information provided by the Social Security Administration and published by Sierra Sun Times on June 5, 2024 celebrates 50 years of the SSI Program. SSI provides help to individuals who are blind, aged, or disabled and have very limited resources.…
Technology is Helping People with Disabilities succeed in their Jobs.
By Diane Winiarski on June 3, 2024 for Forbes The benefits from advancing technology can be seen in many different areas of our lives. There is a program (Ticket to Work) for people on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) that…
An Update on Social Security’s On-Going “Customer Service Crisis”
Calling the current state of affairs “not normal” and “not acceptable,” Social Security Commissioner late last week outlined the priorities his leadership is bringing to the Agency in the face of considerable criticism directed at procedures in place. These priorities,…