In our last post, we discussed what autoimmune conditions are and how they typically present. People who suffer from lupus (perhaps the most well-known autoimmune condition) sometimes need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits because of how debilitating the disease can be. In today’s post, we’ll discuss another disorder that shares many symptoms … Read More »
Living with a severe or fatal illness or injury can be physically and emotionally challenging. Moreover, trying to obtain the necessary financial resources to take care of yourself in such times can be even more challenging, particularly if you cannot work. Workers in Knoxville, who had to give up their jobs due to a disability, … Read More »
In our last post we continued our discussion about Supplemental Security Income. This program helps provide payments to those that are disabled, aged or blind and who have limited resources. Another aspect of this program is that it also provides payments to qualifying children that are disabled. The Social Security Administration takes into account the … Read More »
Some people believe that if you are receiving Social Security disability benefits that you are forbidden from working in any capacity. To the contrary, you are more than able to work while receiving the benefits you deserve. It’s just that you have to follow strict rules about this process if you are going to work … Read More »
Not everyone receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is totally without assets. Some people in Knoxville who receive SSI are still able to make modest earnings, or they may live with an ineligible relative, such as their parents or their spouse who works. If this is the case, there are wage reporting requirements that must be … Read More »
In our final post this week about Supplemental Security Income, we take a look at the application process. Once people realize that they do not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but that they may qualify for SSI, they may wonder what the application process is like. As a general rule, you can contact the … Read More »
In a previous post we began a discussion on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The program gives payments to those that are disabled, aged or blind and have limited resources and income. The monthly payments are calculated differently than they are for SSD benefits. The administration first takes the Federal Benefit Rate, which is $733 for … Read More »
Many Tennessee residents have heard about Social Security Disability benefits. They may even know someone who is currently receiving these benefits. But not many individuals know a lot about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These benefits are in place to help those that do not meet certain income levels or do not have adequate work history … Read More »
During 2015, disability beneficiaries got an average of $1,165 per month. This amount was higher than the previous year due to something called the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Every year, except for 2010 and 2011, there has been a COLA increase based on inflation. The government takes a look at price changes of transportation, energy, food, … Read More »
When people in Knox County believe they meets the requirements to receive Social Security disability benefits and the claim is denied, many wonder what they should do next. While it is a setback to be denied Social Security, there are options to try and have the decision overturned. The perception for most appeals of federal … Read More »