The Social Security Administration runs both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, even though both of these programs serve disabled populations, they serve very different purposes and the qualifications are...
If you applied for Supplemental Security Income and received a denial, you may be wondering what your options are. The first thing to do is determine the reason for the denial. There are specific eligibility requirements that you must meet to get SSI benefits, and...
When Ohio residents have disabilities that keep them from making a living, they may apply for benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Many people in these circumstances consider applying for either Supplemental Security Income or Social Security...
If a serious disability prevents you from working, you need to explore all of your options. Every year, many people find themselves unable to work due to job-related accidents, motor vehicle collisions and a host of other reasons. People in this position often...
The Blue Book is the text in which the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to determine which medical conditions qualify for disability benefits. Section 12 of the Blue Book outlines the specific mental disorders and circumstances under which claimants qualify....
If you are the parent of an adult child struggling with a disability that prevents them from working, you likely have to work through various hurdles on a regular basis. For example, your child could face immense financial pressures due to their inability to work and...
Losing the income of a spouse who is recently deceased can be financially devastating to someone already emotionally traumatized by the death. The Social Security Administration explains that the government has a system whereby the surviving spouse and dependents may...
In addition to the benefits they receive through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, military veterans may also have eligibility for assistance through the Social Security Administration. Due to their service, military service members and veterans may suffer...
The application process for Social Security Disability Insurance is often complex, so you may feel understandable irritation if you submit your application and receive a denial in response. Try not to panic in this situation, though. Many applicants receive denials in...
You may be unable to earn a living due to a disability. Like many people in your situation, you might want to apply for Supplemental Security Income. While receiving SSI benefits could help you and your loved ones, you must meet eligibility requirements first. Social...
