Takeaways Is it possible to qualify for Social Security benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without a birth certificate? The short answer is yes. However, it may depend on what evidence you are able to provide to the
Takeaways In 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act established tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities to cover qualified disability-related expenses. With an ABLE account, eligible people with disabilities can put aside
Takeaways The Challenge of Needs-Based Benefits More than one in three people with disabilities rely on Medicaid, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Jointly funded by states and the federal government, Medicaid is a public assistance program that
Takeaways A slight raise in benefits payments is coming in 2026 for Americans who rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Every October, the Social Security Administration
Takeaways The Trump administration has proposed rescinding a Biden-era rule that expanded eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the proposed rule, hundreds of thousands of SSI recipients, including many disabled adults and children, would have their
Takeaways Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave, and interact with others. Public understanding of autism has evolved significantly in recent years, moving away from outdated
Takeaways One in five children in the United States have special needs, per the Annie E. Casey Foundation. These include children with physical, developmental, and behavioral disabilities. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities such as taking a child to
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its plan to cease issuing paper checks for benefits payments as of this fall. The SSA indicated that it would require all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability
Takeaways Supplemental Security Income is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind, disabled, or are
Takeaways Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources, including older adults and people with disabilities. Because
