When people discuss certain government programs, they often refer simply to being on "disability" or "Social Security." However, the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees numerous different programs that are all governed by different federal statutes...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicaid to receive $900M funding, bill signed Georgia governor
Certain government programs are in place to help a percentage of Georgia citizens who are unable to work for one-reason-or-another. These programs are always tight on funding. However, good news for Georgia Medicaid recipients can down through the Georgia state branch...
What are the primary differences between disability benefits?
The importance of understanding that there are different types of disability benefits and different ways of qualifying through the Social Security Administration cannot be overstated. There are two primary types of disability benefits offered by the Social Security...
What is the difference between SSI and SSD? – Part II
A previous post recently discussed the differences between Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability insurance. It may be useful to further explore the differences between these two programs. The benefits provided by SSI may not be familiar to...
What is the difference between SSI and SSD?
Both Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disabilitybenefits provide assistance to disabled individuals who meet the federal definition of "disability."However, our readers may wonder what the differences between SSI and SSD are. There are similarities and...
Supplemental Security Income will increase for next year
Recipients of Social Security, including Supplemental Security Income, will receive a cost-of-living increase for next year after no increase in 2016. The Social Security Administration recently announced the 0.3 percent increase for 2017, which will begin in December...
Social Security reviews of children’s disability benefits
This blog has spent some time recently discussing a number of issues related to the important topic of children and disability benefits. In addition to the importance of understanding how to apply for benefits, how to appeal a denial of benefits and what the...
A closer look at disability benefits for children
The process of seeking Supplemental Security Income disability benefits through the Social Security Administration for a child's disability can be complex, as recently discussed in this blog, but can also be extremely important for the child's welfare. It is helpful...
What are options for disabled individuals in Georgia?
There are a variety of options in Georgia to help disabled individuals with some of their needs. If you have disabilities you may have heard of different benefits that may be available to you, including Medicaid, but may have wondered what it is. In general,...
Understanding Medicaid and disability benefits
Disabled individuals facing certain challenges should be familiar with both disability options and options that may help them with their health care needs. Medicaid is a health insurance program for low income individuals and individuals of limited resources that is...