SSI
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…
Navigating the SSDI program
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly payments to people with a disability that stops or limits their ability to work for at least a year. In addition to meeting the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability, individuals must have…
Social Security and Illegal Immigrants…What’s the Real Story
Allegations of attempts to provide Social Security benefits for illegal immigrants have created a bit of a firestorm at times, as noted in a post today on Washington.com by Eric Ruark. In reality, it’s a bit of a misnomer since…
Scary Headlines that Create Social Security Angst
We’re still more than two months away from Halloween. Still, we’ve seen some media articles with headlines that, if not carefully read, tend to create apprehension in the minds of Social Security beneficiaries. For example, this headline from several days…
Two SSI Payments will Be Generated in August
Supplemental Security Income payments are paid on the first of each month. If the first falls on a weekend or holiday payments are made the weekday before. With September first falling on Sunday, SSI will be paid on August first…
SSI rules are out of date
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with disabilities or blindness whose income and resources are below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people aged 65 and older without disabilities who…