On August 11, the Social Security Administration (also known as the SSA) announced that it would be adding thirteen new medical conditions to its “compassionate allowances” list. As a result, people who have these conditions can avoid many of the hurdles that people ordinarily face when seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This will be of great benefit to all the people who suffer from these conditions, and may have struggled in the past to obtain Social Security disability benefits. Continue reading “13 Conditions Added to SSA Compassionate Allowances List”
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How Does the SSA Decide if You Are Disabled?
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must first demonstrate that you have a disability. Ultimately, the question of whether you qualify as disabled falls to the Social Security Administration, also known as the SSA. But how exactly does the SSA decide if you are disabled, and what happens if they determine that you do not fit their criteria?
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SSA Partners With OIG For Annual “Slam the Scam” Day
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a partnership with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in honor of its sixth annual “Slam the Scam” day on March 6, 2024. This event is meant to help raise public awareness of Social Security imposters and other forms of fraud intended to target recipients of Social Security benefits, including people receiving disability benefits. Anyone who is targeted by these scams should notify the OIG at oig.ssa.gov.
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What is a Legal Disability According to the SSA?
While there are tens of millions of Americans with chronic medical conditions, not all of them are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). That being said, it is not always clear where the line is between ordinary medical conditions and a legal disability. So when exactly does a medical condition become a legal disability according to the SSA, and why is it potentially important?
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What Does it Mean to Be Disabled According to the SSA?
If you want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will need to prove you are disabled according to the standards of the Social Security Administration (SSA). This can be more difficult than most people realize, since not every medical condition qualifies as a disability for the purposes of obtaining SSDI or SSI. But what exactly does it mean to prove you are disabled, from a legal standpoint?
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What Kinds of Income Count Towards the SSI Limit?
If you are looking to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need to meet certain criteria. This includes, among other things, not having more income or assets than is permitted by law. Unfortunately, figuring out whether you fall below the SSI income limit is not as easy as it sounds, and it can sometimes be difficult to determine if you qualify for SSI benefits.
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Protecting Yourself From Social Security Fraud
People who obtain benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), including recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), must often deal with scams that target them as potentially vulnerable. And as time has gone on, these scammers have become more sophisticated in their methods, which can make them harder to fend off. But how can you protect yourself from Social Security fraud, and what happens if you are targeted by a scam?
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SSA Issues Reminders to LGBTQIA+ Beneficiaries for Pride Month
In light of Pride Month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued some important reminders for beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are LGBTQIA+. Most importantly, it wants to remind people of the importance of legal marital status, and how it can affect your benefits. In addition, you should always remember to notify the SSA of life changes, such as marriage or divorce. Continue reading “SSA Issues Reminders to LGBTQIA+ Beneficiaries for Pride Month”
SSA Updates Definition of “Public Assistance Household” for SSI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finalized a rule change that will expand the definition of a “public assistance household” for the purposes of obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This rule change will potentially increase the number of people who can access SSI, as well as increase the amount they receive in benefits. It also makes it easier for people to obtain disability benefits even if not everyone in their household would normally meet eligibility requirements.
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What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both major programs that people with disabilities rely upon across the United States. Despite both being administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA), however, there are significant differences between the two. But what exactly is the difference between SSI and SSDI, and why does it matter?
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