SSI
Default Effects: Oldest and Poorest Social Security Beneficiaries in the Crosshairs
As the negotiations grind relentlessly toward a June 1 deadline, anxiety is building in the senior community regarding just what will happen should the U.S. Treasury enter default status. Amid conflicting commentary on whether or not an agreement can be…
Attention Veterans: Good Idea to Review Social Security Benefits
If you haven’t reviewed the benefits available to Veterans recently, now might be a good time to check out the SSA website pages dedicated to this topic. The Information for Military & Veterans page at SSA.gov provides a collection of…
Study Suggests that Millions Are Missing Out on SSDI/SSI Benefits
According to a post by The National Desk’s Cory Smith, a sizeable number of Americans with disabilities are not receiving the full benefits available to them under current law. Smith cites the results of a study done by Stony Brook…
Social Security benefits may not increase as much next year
Approximately 70 million Americans–Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries–saw an increase of 8.7 percent in their monthly benefits in 2023. According to new research from the Bank of American Institute, the cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 was one of…
A guide to your monthly benefits
Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. Those individuals on Supplemental Security Income will get their first increased check in December. Katie Teague created…
Details on Supplemental Security Income and How to Qualify
Over 8 million people received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security in April, with 28.5% of them age 65 or older. If you are wondering about your individual eligibility, check out this Patch.com article by Social Security’s Delia De…
SSA Provides Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Impact Payments
The Social Security Administration late yesterday provided an update on the question “How do I get my COVID-19 economic impact payment?” The announcement includes an update to their document ” Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients – Steps to…
ATTENTION: SSI Beneficiaries with Dependents
Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment – The Social Security Administration last evening released a press release advising steps to be taken to ensure that “SSI…
Understanding the Complexities of Disability in SSDI amd SSI
In an article titled “What’s Really Keeping People With Disabilities Unemployed” posted on www.themighty.com, Karin Willison provides a detailed account of the myriad complexities faced by beneficiaries under America’s disability support programs. As Disability Employment Awareness Month winds to an end next week,…
Working While Disabled — Social Security Can Help
(Source: Social Security Administration) While it may be best known for retirement, Social Security is also here to help you get back to work if you are disabled. For millions of people, work isn’t just a source of income, it’s…