Blindness affects a person's ability to perceive and interact with the visual world, affecting various aspects of employment and individual finances. However, many individuals who are blind and visually impaired have successful careers and contribute meaningfully to...
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How can you prepare for your SSI appeal hearing?
Receiving a denial for SSI may feel like the end of the road, but it is far from that, actually. You can still appeal the decision. However, it is important to go into the process of understanding as much as possible and preparing for the situation properly. Appearing...
What resources do not count toward SSI?
If a disability such as blindness makes it hard to earn a living, Social Security may provide you assistance through its Supplemental Security Income program. To successfully apply for SSI, you must show that you do not have an excess of resources that could...
How can SSI help parents of children with epilepsy care for the household?
Raising a child on a limited income can be difficult when you have healthy, able-bodied children. However, when you have a child with disabilities, it not only becomes difficult to pay the bills but to care for your child if you need to work extra hours. According to...
How can in-kind support impact my SSI?
When you are facing hard times, you probably have friends or family who want to help you maintain your home and provide you with food. However, receiving some kinds of assistance could cause you to lose some of your Supplemental Security Income. It depends on whether...
4 levels to appeal an SSI denial
Supplemental Security Income is available for people with disabilities who do not make enough income or people over 65 without disabilities who qualify based on finances. There are four levels of appeal available after an SSI denial. If you believe you should have...
How do SSI work incentives work?
Supplemental Security Income work incentives are available for disabled or blind recipients. They can help you to get back to work more easily. The Social Security Administration explains it offers a range of work incentives. Impairment-related work expenses IRWEs are...
Who can apply for SSI and how can they do so?
If you are in need of additional income to make ends meet, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of applying for Supplement Security Income. Here is some information to help you get started with the process. Who can apply? SSI is available to all qualifying United...
What to expect before your SSI appeal hearing?
If you receive an SSI denial, you may feel helpless. Fortunately, according to the SSA, you can appeal the decision. When you appeal, you will have a new hearing scheduled. Before your hearing, you may have questions about the process. Will you appear before a judge?...
How can patients with fibromyalgia seek disability?
If you have fibromyalgia, you may suffer from symptoms of fatigue, pain and stiffness. According to WebMD, those with fibromyalgia may require disability because they do not have the capacity to work. If you have fibromyalgia and want to file for disability, you will...
