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April 13, 2020

As of Friday, April 10th, there is new guidance per the Social Security Commissioner on payments for Social Security Income (SSI). There is a new tool on the web to expedite your registration for a stimulus check if you don't file taxes.

April 12, 2020

SSI for Noncitizens is available, if you are eligible as a non-citizen under the following Immigration status provisions: You are a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)

April 11, 2020

Social Security has a separated listing of Compassionate Allowances. Compassionate Allowances is a program to assist the Administration in ascertaining quickly, whether Social Security's defined medical condition qualifies you for a disability unlike the regular listings.

April 10, 2020

Disabled children from birth to age 18 may be eligible for Supplemental Income benefits (SSI) as long as they have little or no income or other assets. The definition of disability is just as narrow for a child as it is for an adult. The definition is a legal one :

April 9, 2020

The Social Security Administration has provided a payments schedule for 2020. It's advisable to review everything you need to know about your benefits as well, including contacting Social Security if you have further questions.

April 8, 2020

If you are a widow, your marriage lasted for at least 10 years, and your spouse is eligible to receive Social Security, you may receive survivor benefits at the age of 60. If you choose to remarry after you reach age 60, 50 if you're disabled, it will not affect your eligibility to receive survivor benefits.

April 7, 2020

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA is a law based on civil rights that prevents discrimination based on a disability. It was enacted into law on July 26, 1990.

April 6, 2020

Let's say that you drink alcohol, in fact you're abusing alcohol, and you have a disabling liver condition. The test becomes this: You stopped drinking which then restored your ability to work. Therefore, your alcoholism is a material factor or cause of your disability.

April 5, 2020

The Administration reviews all the medical evidence you provide in support of your claim. An opinion from your treating physician that you are unable to work or that you have a disability, does not necessarily mean that you're disabled.

April 4, 2020

If you decide not to follow your prescribed treatment, and you do meet the requirements for disability benefits, you won't be entitled to benefits. There is a three-prong test to determine whether you have failed to follow your prescribed treatment.