The federal Social Security Administration administers both the Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Most people are familiar with Social Security disability, but few have an understanding of Supplemental Security Income. Here's an overview. Supplemental Security Income Benefits Supplemental Security Income payments are made under programs jointly operated by the federal government and state governments. Accordingly, the … [Read more...]

It's common knowledge that most people who file a claim for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income initially have their claims rejected. The good news, though, is that many of those denied claims are approved on appeal. So how does the appeals process work? In most states, the Social Security disability appeals process if a four-step process: Reconsideration A hearing before an administrative law judge A review by an appeals council of the administrative law … [Read more...]

To qualify for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you do not have to have a traumatic injury, but may be able to recover benefits if you have a disabling disease that keeps you from working. These can include congestive heart failure, advanced stage cancer and kidney disease. There are, however, other types of chronic illnesses that will allow you to collect benefits. Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits To be eligible to receive Social Security … [Read more...]