It is not uncommon for government agencies to work together on matters that are mutually beneficial. The Social Security Administration is working together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The SNAP...
It is fairly easy to confuse SSI and SSD benefits. They both come from the Social Security Administration and require meeting specific qualifications. However, SSI and SSD do have some distinct differences. SSI explained Supplemental Security Income is dependent on...
The year 2022 brought troubling inflating rates, putting a financial strain on nearly every American. Those living on fixed incomes or requiring special assistance due to disabilities or other limitations worked hard to stretch their money and still take care of their...
Social security disability benefits provide sustenance when your condition prevents you from working. Not having those benefits could have a detrimental impact on your ability to make ends meet. Knowing how to maintain your benefits can help you take the necessary...
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease caused by chronic inflammation that obstructs your airflow. Generally, patients with COPD suffer from wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing. In addition to COPD, most patients have emphysema or...
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can alter how you live and function daily. The SSA recognizes bipolar disorder as a disabling condition as long as the patient can document it to show how it affects his or her daily life. Bipolar is a...
Fibromyalgia is a disabling but hidden condition that about 4 million U.S. adults struggle with. Sometimes, it can take years to receive the correct diagnosis. Fibromyalgia manifests with various symptoms, but unfortunately, no specific tests can diagnose it. Instead,...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits adults with disabilities and limited income. According to ssa.gov, to qualify, you must pay into the system. In other words, you must work long enough at a job that pays Social Security taxes from your income....
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you have to prove that you are unable to work to support yourself. There is no requirement that says you cannot work at all in order to get benefits. However, the Social Security Administration uses a low bar for...
When you apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this means you give consent for an official to review your resources and assets. To verify your claim, you may have a request for your bank records given. You may qualify for SSI if you have assets like stocks or...
