Home ownership for people with disabilities often requires accommodations for their unique needs. In many cases, group living facilities may be appropriate, with the group environment providing stability and support. In other cases, the person
When you apply or reapply for SSDI benefits, it’s important to understand the Social Security Disability 5-year rule. There are actually two five-year rules to remember: One concerns the work credit requirement, the other involves
The answer to how personal injury settlements affect SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits depends on your specific situation. However, there is a general answer: SSDI – No, your settlement does
An individual who has retired may apply to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits. If they have a child with a disability, the child may qualify for certain Social Security benefits, too. For instance, your
Because of their disability, a person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on their own work record. Therefore, once they meet the government’s
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 4.4 percent of adults experience bipolar disorder during their lives. Individuals with certain disabilities may be able to secure disability benefits through the Social Security Administration
Living with mental illness can make gainful employment impossible. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits to people with certain mental illnesses through two federal programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security
Many people dream of being able to enjoy traveling and are drawn to the lure of owning a recreational vehicle (RV). However, they may not realize that owning an RV could impact their government benefits,
The announcement about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is now out, and it’s good news for disability benefits recipients. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients will soon see a
A 1999 Supreme Court case, Olmstead v. LC, granted people with disabilities the right to live at home and receive access to home care in their community, instead of in nursing homes or other institutional
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