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The best way to ensure you have a good chance at obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is to make sure you do everything right the first time. That means it is essential that you avoid a few common mistakes that may result in your application being denied. Here are five crucial mistakes you should avoid when applying for SSDI or SSI benefits:
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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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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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On April 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would be implementing a new rule related to the disability evaluation process to determine if someone was eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the new rule, workers would have an easier time proving their past job history for the purposes of obtaining disability benefits. This change could make it simpler and easier for some people to obtain SSDI or SSI benefits.
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If you have applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and been rejected, you may be concerned about what to do. Fortunately, there is an appeals process to review your application and potentially get you benefits you were initially denied. But what exactly is involved in an appeal for SSDI or SSI benefits?
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”
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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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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By far the most common reason that people have their applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denied is due to paperwork errors. These often simple mistakes are easy to make, and often easy to correct, and yet they result in more denials than any other. But why are paperwork errors such a common problem, and what can you do to avoid them?
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On March 7, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it was celebrating its annual “Slam the Scam” day, warning people of the danger of Social Security scams. This day is meant to bring greater awareness of these types of scams to the general public to help them avoid being harmed by various types of fraud. Recipients of Social Security benefits should always remember to protect their personal information, and always be careful of advertisements or attempts at communication that do not come through official channels.
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