Supplemental Security Income

Can My Social Security Disability Benefits Be Garnished?

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Garnishment is when a creditor keeps part of a check or payment to pay your debts, and a levy is a legal seizure of your property to satisfy a tax debt. One common concern for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients is whether their benefits can be garnished or levied. Here’s what you need to…

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Can You Receive SSD and SSI Benefits At The Same Time?

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In certain situations, applicants may qualify for both SSDI (Social Security Disability) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider it as “concurrent benefits.”  Two significant similarities that these benefits both share are they have the same standards for disability, and the SSA both administers them. However, being eligible…

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What You Should Know About The SSI Restoration Act

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) was established in 1974 as a lifeline for children, elderly, blind, and disabled Americans in need of assistance. However, for more than 30 years, no progressive changes have been made to the asset or income limits to be eligible for the program, which is a safety net for millions. These guidelines…

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Do Inheritances Affect SSI Benefits?

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Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal program run by the Social Security Administration supported by general federal tax revenues. Eligibility for SSI is not contribution-based like other Social Security benefits, meaning you don’t have to pay Social Security or other taxes to receive SSI benefits.SSI is means-based and is specifically intended to help…

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Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I Sell My Home?

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to those over 65, disabled adults, and children who need income assistance with less than $2,000 of assets or $3,000 if married. If you receive SSI, then proceeds from the sale of your home could temporarily make you ineligible for SSI payments. In this blog, we’ll discuss what you need to know if you receive SSI and want to sell your home. 

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What Are the Income and Asset Limits for Receiving SSI?

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to disabled children and adults, or those over 65. However, in addition to meeting the SSA’s disability requirements, you must also meet income and asset requirements to be eligible. What Are the Income Requirements for SSI? In 2020, an individual who is applying for SSI must have no more…

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The Differences Between Social Security Disability & Supplemental Security Income

Everyone is at risk of developing a disability at some point in their lives. In fact, more than 25% of adults in their 20s will become disabled before reaching retirement age. Living with a disability can be incredibly difficult. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with expensive medical bills that are piling up after trips to…

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