Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program paying medical and related expenses for eligible recipients. Basic Medicare coverage is generally available to Americans who are 65 or older and to a limited number of younger people who fit into specific exceptions to that age requirement. Younger Medicare recipients must be approved for disability benefits […]
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Financial stress is one of the many challenges of living with autism or having a child diagnosed with the disorder. If you or your child has autism, you may qualify for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has two programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), that pay disability benefits for […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both provide financial benefits to disabled individuals. While the Social Security Administration operates both programs, each program maintains different financial eligibility requirements even though to two programs define a qualified disability by the same measure. In this blog post, we’ll cover the medical […]
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What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program in the United States that provides health coverage to people who are aged 65 and older, as well as to certain individuals with disabilities and those who have end-stage renal disease. Medicare was established in 1965 and is administered by the Centers for Medicare & […]
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Supplemental Security Income program that provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind, disabled, or elderly. Because The purpose of the monthly SSI benefit payment is to provide program beneficiaries with the money they need for food, shelter, and other basic necessities. The Social Security Administration administers the SSI program, […]
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The amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that a child with autism may receive depends on several factors, including the child’s age, the income and resources of the child and their family, and the state where they live. As of 2021, the federal maximum SSI payment for a child is $794 per month, but this […]
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VA Disability refers to the compensation and benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to eligible veterans who have service-connected disabilities. These disabilities are conditions or injuries that were incurred or aggravated during military service. VA Disability benefits can include monthly disability compensation payments, healthcare, vocational rehabilitation and employment services, education […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) is the sole source of income for millions of Americans who are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness. SSDI benefits are available only to workers and former workers with a substantial employment history. Both physical and mental disabilities are covered under the Social Security […]
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Did you know that you can receive Social Security disability after age 65? If that seems wrong based on friends telling you that disability benefits end at retirement age, then you came to the right place. Some of the things you hear or read about disability benefits are either not true or offer a small […]
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Most probably, you will be carrying a Social Security Number (SSN) issued by the US government. The SSN is a 9-digit number issued for all citizens and certain residents. The number plays a critical role in Social Security services as government agencies use it for tracking your lifetime earnings and the number of an individual’s […]
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