Can my child recieve SSI even if I work?
- November 6, 2013
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In many instances the answer to this question is yes. SSI is a disability program through Social Security that provides supplemental income to those 65 and older or disabled or blind with limited resources. Children can qualify for SSI if…
Will I Still Be Eligible for Medicaid if I Start Getting Social Security Disability?
- October 29, 2013
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Disability payments may give you too much income for Medicaid, but most states have buy-in and spend-down programs to help you qualify. Only low-income disabled people can qualify for Medicaid, a federal program that is administered by the states. Eligibility…
How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect People With Disabilities?
- October 21, 2013
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In researching ways the ACA will impact our industry and clients we came across this informative interview with Ari Ne’eman conducted by Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism. Ari Ne’eman is an American autism rights activist who co-founded the Autistic Self…
How to File for Disability – Tips for Filing
- October 18, 2013
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What ever you do, do not procrastinate! The reason being, because the process of pursuing a claim can be extremely time-consuming (e.g. setting up an appointment for a disability interview, having the claim worked on for several weeks or months…
What The Shutdown Means For Disability Services
- October 1, 2013
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This morning we called the Appeals Council to check up on the status of a Disability Claim for a client and got this recording – “Due to the government furlough this office is closed until further notice.” We then realized…