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...
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Know the changes 2023 brings to SSI
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...
Maintaining your disability benefits
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...
How can you qualify for disability if you have COPD?
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...
What is the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II?
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...
What is fibromyalgia?
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,...
What to expect during the SSDI application process
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....
What is substantial gainful activity?
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...
Do any assets not affect SSI eligibility?
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...
What is schizophrenia?
Many people seek out disability benefits for physical issues, which can limit their ability to maintain gainful employment. However, you may also receive benefits if you experience certain mental health issues. This includes schizophrenia, which can get in the way of...