A constant source of frustration for many disabled people is keeping up with the various reporting requirements for supplemental security income, though that could get a little bit easier under a new rule proposed by the Social Security Administration. Unlike...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Congress Again Fails to Raise SSI Savings Limit
While the previous Congress passed a flurry of legislation in the closing days of 2022, one issue that again failed to pass was raising the income limit to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Currently, the asset limit for SSI is $2,000 for...
Can I Survive on SSI?
The short answer is likely “no”. The better answer is “yes, but with help”. SSI cash payments are currently set by the Federal government at $841 for an individual and $1,261 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse. This was increased in January 2022 when...
Roommate Removal: How Living with Others May Reduce your SSI Payments
Whether you live alone or with others can definitely determine how much you receive in monthly SSI payments! Living with Grandma so you have a roof over your head and she doesn’t leave the stove on again? Sharing a studio with a friend who works full-time and needs...
SSI and Working
You applied for and won your disability case, congratulations! Maybe now you can pay off a few bills, fix your car, or get that new washing machine you’ve been needing. BUT, after you’ve spent the lump sum payment(s) you received in backpay (money owed you from the...
Congress Needs to Update SSI Rules
A bill currently pending in Congress could finally reform the Supplemental Security Income program and lift millions of disabled people out of poverty. Unlike the disability insurance program which grants benefits based on the amount of payroll taxes you’ve paid into...
The PERC Interview: Its Importance in SSI Benefits
A “PERC” interview happens once an individual has been approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. PERC stands for “pre-effectuation review conference.” It is important to note that a PERC interview only takes place when only SSI benefits are awarded; it...
Can You Go From SSI to SSDI?
Recently, someone who had been receiving Supplemental Security Income for several years asked me if they could switch to receiving Social Security Disability Income. The short answer to this question is yes, it’s possible, but it’s rarely doable. First, a quick...
Supreme Court to Rule on SSI Eligibility for Puerto Rico Residents
The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether to eliminate one of more the unique and obscure exceptions in disability law later this year. Americans seeking disability benefits apply through two programs (and sometimes both, if eligible). The first program,...
Can applicants receive expedited payments for SSI?
When a person lives with a disability and cannot work, it is common to worry about facing a financial emergency. Though applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits can often help qualifying Minnesota residents make ends meet on a monthly basis, it can take...
Social Security Announces Small Cost of Living Increase
Social Security disability recipients will see their smallest cost of living increase in four years come 2021. In November, the Social Security Administration announced that it was setting its annual cost of living adjustment to benefits at 1.3 percent. For the...
Supplemental Security Income for Disabled Children: Understanding the Basics
In general, a child who is disabled may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under the Social Security Act. First, we must determine who is considered a "child" for purposes of Social Security benefits. A child for purposes of Social...
SSI Recipients, Their Dependents, and Stimulus Payments
Over half of Americans have received their stimulus payment issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, millions are still waiting for their payment. Payments have not yet been issued to Americans that do not file taxes. This includes recipients of...
Supplemental Security Income went up in 2019, but not by much
It is true the amount of money paid out through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) went up for 2019, helping to make up for inflation and related issues, but it did not rise by all that much. It is important for those considering the benefits to know exactly what they...
Schizophrenia and your young adult child: Know your options
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that drastically affects the victims' perceptions of the world around them and their ability to interact with others. It is usually disabling and it often strikes when victims are quite young, so it's important for parents and...

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