Many social factors have made it possible for residents of Knoxville and across the nation to live longer than ever. However, many of those who reach an old age find themselves in poor health and some may even be totally disabled. This may reflect a growth in the time that an individual’s quality of life … Read More »
Chances are, if someone in Tennessee does not have a mental illness, they at least know of a friend or a loved one who does. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 43.8 million adults suffer from a mental illness in any given year. Moreover, almost one in 25 adults suffer … Read More »
There’s little debate about the fact that life expectancy has increased in America and around the world. Out of context, that’s great news. But whether or not longer life is good for any one person comes down to a simple but important question: are those extra years full of health, or full of illness and … Read More »
Anyone in Knoxville or the rest of the country receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits understands just how important they are. After all, these benefits are based on financial need, meaning many SSI recipients earn a very low income or do not earn an income at all. Therefore, any additional financial help they receive can … Read More »
Medical technology and capabilities have expanded considerably in recent years allowing doctors and nurses to have a better understanding of various conditions and improve diagnostics. Because of these advancements, medical professionals are able to diagnose certain conditions today that they may not have been able to diagnose a decade ago. This is one reason why … Read More »
In our last post we looked at how Supplemental Security Income can help disabled children. These children, and the family members they live with, have to meet certain income and resource requirements to get benefits. Children with severe conditions may be able to get benefits immediately without having to wait for final approval. We mentioned … Read More »
If you have experienced a serious illness or injury recently, you are likely struggling with figuring out how you will take care of yourself and your family. Between your condition and the fact that you may be unable to work because of it, money can be extremely tight. In many cases, you could qualify for … Read More »
America’s veterans risk their lives every day to protect our country. Unfortunately, they also risk their health in the process. Veterans in Tennessee who suffer an illness or injury while in service to our nation may find that once they come home, they struggle to adjust to civilian life, especially if their illness or injury … Read More »
Adults and children anywhere in the U.S. but especially in Knoxville, with disabilities who have not worked often rely on Supplemental Security Income to augment their daily living and medical expenses. SSI is meant to help low-income individuals who have not paid into the Social Security system through wage deductions. Therefore, if a person who … Read More »
In our last post we discussed different exclusions that may work to your advantage in terms of calculating your countable income for Supplemental Security Income. One of the main qualifiers for SSI is that the individual must have limited resources. Resources are things that you own such as life insurance, bank accounts, cash, savings bonds, … Read More »