Supplemental Security Income in 2023: What You Need to Know What is SSI and Who is Eligible? Supplemental Security Income is a federal program through the SSA that provides benefits to low income individuals who do not have enough work credits for Social Security Disability benefits. They must be either 65 or older, totally or partially blind or have been deemed disabled by the SSA with a medical condition that prevents them from working at least 12 months...SSI 2023
Supplemental Security Income in 2023: What You Need to Know What is SSI and Who is Eligible? Supplemental Security Income is a federal program through the SSA that provides benefits to low income individuals who do not have enough work credits for Social Security Disability benefits. They must be either 65 or older, totally or partially blind or have been deemed disabled by the SSA with a medical condition that prevents them from working at least 12 months...
Will My Children Receive Benefits If I am Approved Disability Benefits? If you have been found disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and are approved disability benefits, your children may also qualify. Eligible children include your biological child, adopted child or stepchild. A grandchild who is also your legal dependent can also qualify. In order to qualify for benefits, a child must meet the following criteria: Be unmarried. ...
First Time SSD Applicants: What You Need to Know Applying for disability benefits can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first time. There are strict deadlines to meet, paperwork to be submitted and medical records to be collected. Living with a disability can be hard enough, applying for disability benefits should not be. Here at Berger and Green we have handled cases for over 40 years, and we have some tips for you! Whether it is your first time...
Common SSD Application Mistakes: Waiting too Long to Apply Most people believe there is a requirement that you must be off work for at least six months to one year before you can apply for or collect Social Security disability benefits. This is false. You can apply for disability as soon as you feel you are disabled and cannot work. However, your disabilities must be expected to last for a year or longer to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental...
Why Appealing Your SSD Decision is Important When a person is denied from their SSD or SSI application, a reconsideration request must be filed. It is very common for people to be denied at both the application and reconsideration level. Do not let this discourage you. Approval at a hearing in front of an administrative law judge is very possible at this stage. Read on for more information on what you can expect after filing an appeal. Appeals...