2010 payment tables for the Social Security Administration's (SSA) SGA threshold amounts, which are the level of earnings that SSA uses when it evaluates the work activity of an individual to decide eligiblility for disability benefits. To be eligible for disability benefits a person must be unable to engage in SGA.
An electronic booklet that explains the SSI program. It is designed to help institutions, groups and organizations that have contact with potential or current SSI recipients.
This tool screens for eligibility for Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Information for professionals on the definition of disability for children.
Describes who qualifies for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits and how to apply.
Information on the medical criteria used to evaluate Social Security disability claims.
Get answers to many questions about Social Security disability benefits including how to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and the difference between SSDI and SSI.
More than seven million people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. This booklet explains the responsibilities of a representative payee, and the importance of knowing what the beneficiary's needs are so you can decide how benefits can best be used for his or her personal care and well-being.
Fact sheet provides information for students who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and Medicaid.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it is adding 38 more conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances. The new conditions range from adult brain disorders to rare diseases that primarily affect children. Compassionate Allowances are a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that clearly qualify for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. It allows the agency to electronically target and make speedy decisions for the most obviously disabled individuals.
Information about the kinds of medical evidence needed to support an application for disability benefits, including what the Social Security Administration (SSA) means by "acceptable medical sources."
In-depth information on SSI program rules. Several links are available to explain specifics of the SSI provisions.
Information on Social Security disability programs, including the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. This fact sheet explains the eligibility requirements and provides some tips on how to speed up the processing of your application. This information is also available in Spanish.
This Social Security booklet provides basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It explains what SSI is, who can get it, and how to apply.
Find the 1619(b) state threshold amount for each state.
Explains what SSI is, who can get it and how to sign up for it.
Publications, regulations and other information about SSI.
Describes the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in detail.
Medicaid coverage may continue even if a recipient`s earnings along with other income become too high for a SSI cash payment.
Information about SSI payments and what to report to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Answers to questions about Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Explanation of the two major cash benefit programs based on disability.
Information on when Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are stopped because of a person's medical improvement or work at the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level.
Information on circumstances that may change your continuing eligibility for disability benefits.