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SSI Rule Change Warning Issued
An article posted yesterday on newsweek.com explains the implications of a proposed rule change that could affect benefit levels for “hundreds of thousands of Americans, including many of the most financially vulnerable.” The proposed ruling would change “how household income…
Understanding the Difference between “SSI” and “SSDI” Disability
Using acronyms to identify a type of Social Security benefit can, itself, result in misunderstanding the benefit. For example, many who engage the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service use the acronym “SSI” to mean “Social Security Income” – but…
SSI Recipients Are Eligible for Discounted Internet Service Through the Lifeline Program
(Source: Social Security Administration) As more services move online, we recognize that accessing these services can sometimes be challenging for your clients. We want to share information about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)…
New Supplemental Security Income Improvements Team
In September 2025, Commissioner Bisignano created a new SSI Improvement Team to make SSI processing more efficient, reduce improper payments, speed up automation, and help SSI recipients comply with program requirements. Continue reading here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Working while on SS Disability
About 12 million American’s rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to sustain them during their period of disability. Those SSDI benefits are typically small, but did you know that it is possible to supplement your SSDI benefits by…
Cautionary Remarks on the Elimination of Paper Checks
With the planned cessation of paper checks for an estimated 390,000 Social Security recipients on September 30, some sources are sounding the alarm. For example, Social Security Works president Nancy Altman yesterday published a statement describing the move as having…
Apply Online for Disability Benefits
You can apply online for both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Here’s how: SSDI Application (All Applicants) You can apply for SSDI benefits online if: To apply, visit the…
Applying for Social Security Disability
There are two separate disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration – one called “SSDI” which offers benefits to working Americans and another called “SSI” which provides assistance to those with very limited income and few assets. Both of…
The Problem With News Headlines These days
Social Security is fairly prominent in the daily news cycle these days, from its looming insolvency to the chaos stemming from office schedules, staffing changes, and revisions to many of the access rules. So it’s little wonder that a headline…
Social Security Disability, and Autism
Coincident with recognition of World Autism Day (April 2nd), the Social Security Administration has reemphasized its commitment to disability benefits to people with autism. Social Security actually has two different disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security…