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 »
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 »