Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I Sell My Home?
An important feature of the Supplemental Security Income program is the ability to retain ownership of a home used as your primary or principal residence. Its value does not get...
What Is Supplemental Security Income?
If you are elderly, blind, or disabled and have limited income and financial resources, you may qualify for assistance from the Social Security Administration through its Supplemental Security Income program....
How to Apply For SSD, SSDI, and SSI
If you are disabled due to a chronic medical condition, you may be entitled to obtain financial assistance through two programs of the Social Security Administration: Supplemental Security Income, frequently...
Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The process to determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits includes the use of two lists, one for adults and the other for children, of physical and mental...
How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Affect Social Security Disability?
Workers’ compensation systems exist to pay for medical care, lost earnings, and long-term disability attributed to injuries or illnesses related to the work you do. It is not uncommon for...
How Much Can I Earn While on Social Security Disability in 2021?
If you are disabled, 2021 brings with it an increase in the amount of money you may earn while also receiving payments through the Social Security disability insurance program (SSDI)....
What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs are overseen by the Social Security Administration. They provide monthly payments to disabled individuals meeting the disability...
How Does Long-Term Disability Work With Social Security Disability?
A disability that prevents you from working may make you eligible for long-term disability payments through an employer-sponsored or private insurance company’s long-term disability plans. You may also be eligible...