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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program primarily designed to aid people who have become disabled after having worked for a certain amount of time. Although the typical SSDI recipient has worked for a fairly long time before the onset of their...

The contents of most trusts you create for yourself will be considered available to you in determining your eligibility for SSI. On the other hand, assets of most trusts that someone else creates and names you as a beneficiary of will not be considered to belong to...

Question: I am letting my sister and her husband stay in our basement until they can find an apartment, my brother-in-law is getting SSI, if I don't charge them rent, will his SSI change while they are here? Answer: Yes, free housing is considered in-kind income which...

Since its creation in 1972, the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program has provided financial support to low-income individuals who are over age 65 or have a disability. In March 2024, more than 7.4 million people across the United States received SSI...

If you have a child with special needs, you may be wondering how you can ensure that their educational needs will be met and they will get the most out of their school experience. You are not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in...

Students with unique needs may benefit from additional support, services, and programs at school. Children with certain disabilities, such as autism, dyslexia, or ADHD, may benefit from an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or placement in a special education...

On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a final rule strengthening protections for people with disabilities. The rule will take effect on June 29, 2024. Titled Discrimination on the Basis...

Both spouses can claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, each spouse must qualify on their own. SSDI benefits consider the work history and earnings of each person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes for the required number of...

April 18, 2024: Social Security to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy – Agency Continues to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments This updated rule aims to allow the Social Security Administration (SSA) to fulfill its mission of helping  people access crucial...

If you have a loved one living with a disability, you should be aware of the signs that these individuals may be facing abuse or exploitation in the guardianship system. Legal Guardianship An individual living with certain disabilities may benefit greatly from having...