During my years of representing disabled people, I have had many parents call me to discuss claims for their disabled children. Disabled children claims are treated quite differently than claims for disabled adults. Additionally, because the children have not worked and paid into the system, the benefits to which they may […]
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Are children who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits eligible for the one-time economic recovery payment?
Posted in SSI on Jun 6th, 2009
A: Yes, disabled children receiving SSI are eligible for the one-time payment. If your child has not received his/her payment, you should contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 for further information.
The above information was gathered from the Social Security Adminstration office website. If you have questions about your Social […]
If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits, it is very important to report any changes in household income to your local Social Security office. Failure to advise Social Security about changes in income could result in the payments being made in error and could result in an overpayment which the Administration would be allowed […]
Have you been offered a Ticket to Work by the Social Security Administration (SSA)? Are you currently receiving Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and feel that you might be physical and mentally able to return to work, but can’t afford to lose your benefits? SSA offers many […]
Deceased Claimants
Posted in SSI, Social Security Disability on Oct 24th, 2008
A Social Security Disability (SSD) claim does not usually end with a claimant’s death. An SSI claim, on the other hand, may end unless there exists one of the few eligible individuals who can receive the claimant’s SSI Benefits.
If a claimant dies before the hearing, a party eligible to receive the deceased’s […]
