A divorce is rarely an uncomplicated process. There are many financial and logistical decisions which must either be made by the divorcing couple or litigated in court, and when emotions come into play as they are sure to do, an already tricky process can become even...
In recent months, we have written about the ever-increasing backlog of Social Security Disability benefits applications and disability claims, which is causing understandable frustration among would-be or current recipients who rely on the federal program to pay their...
Homeowners often believe that the beginning of a foreclosure action is the end of their story. The bank has my home, that homeowner may think. What more can they do to me now? Unfortunately, lenders still hold power in the form of mortgage debt, and they have been...
Earlier this week, we wrote about the United States Department of the Treasury's ongoing efforts to go paperless in regards to Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and similar government benefit payments. Treasury officials previously emphasized...
In an effort to increase the security of government benefit payments and to make the process easier for recipients, officials from the United States Department of the Treasury recently announced that the payments of certain government benefits will be processed...
On Wednesday, we began a closer look at SSI for children, and the increasing numbers of toddlers receiving SSI benefits for delayed speech and similar behavioral and mental disorders. While it is largely undisputed that young children do suffer from speech delays,...
Throughout the month, we have taken a hard look at various perceived flaws with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that delivers monthly stipends to disabled children and their families. In one final such examination of this program, we will look at the...
This post is the third in a series examining the potential for improper and harmful medication of children in order to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits. As stated by one mother applying for SSI on behalf of her ADHD-afflicted son, "If your child doesn't...
We previously discussed the notion that the strict eligibility requirements of Supplemental Security Insurance are forcing some parents into the belief that their children must be on medication in order to qualify for SSI for children with disabilities. In recent...
As we have previously discussed in this blog, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can often be a lifeline for families struggling to make ends meet. When compared to other public benefit programs, SSI usually comes out on top. For example, an average parent...
