SSI Resources & Guides

Social Security Change Of Address: Simple & Easy

If you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you need to keep your address current with them. Sometimes, the SSA sends correspondence about your Social Security benefits to your home address. Similarly, if you request a replacement Social Security card or Medicare card, it will be sent to your home address. So, what Read more…

What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? | Full Guide

You often hear about Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, in the same context as Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. While the Social Security Administration handles and administers both of these programs, the two are entirely separate. There are also very distinct differences between the two regarding funding, eligibility, and payment amounts. SSI benefits exist Read more…

How Much Will SSI Checks Be In 2024? | Full Guide

If you receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, you have likely noticed that your monthly payment will not go as far as it once did. SSI recipients and recipients of other Social Security benefits are battling high inflation as these Americans attempt to use their benefits to pay for basic living expenses. As you might already Read more…

Don’t Let An SSI Overpayment Case Let You Down: Here’s How To Win

If you receive Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you likely rely on those payments each month for essential household expenses. Since SSI benefits are only available to those with a financial need, the monthly payments are crucial to helping those individuals make ends meet. Believe it or not, you could Read more…

Free Government Money & Financial Help For Seniors Over 50

  There are many financial assistance programs available for seniors over 50, and you might not even be aware of many of them! Some are targeted specifically at low-income individuals, but you might be surprised to find out that you can still qualify for them. From healthcare options to free appliances, there are many organizations Read more…

SSI vs SSDI: 5 Key Differences Explained

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you might be looking for assistance programs in which you can enroll. In addition to disability benefits, some of these programs also provide benefits to low-income seniors and other individuals. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are two of Read more…

How To Win Your SSI Appeal | 8 (Important) Tips

Many Social Security disability claims are denied after an initial application. This is true of both Social Security Disability insurance claims and Supplemental Security Income applications. The Social Security Administration (SSA) might deny your claim for several reasons. Some of these are for medical reasons, and others are more administrative. Regardless of the reason for Read more…

How To Apply For SSI | Step-By-Step Details

Supplemental Security Income benefits help many Americans afford the basic necessities of life. Unlike traditional Social Security disability benefits, you do not need a work history to qualify for SSI benefits. There are also other ways to qualify for these benefits without having a disability. If you think you might be eligible for benefits, you Read more…