While Supplemental Security Income is a program for those who are 65 and older, blind, disabled and have limited income and resources, it does not mean that a person who is getting these benefits cannot work. Many Oklahomans who need SSI-related benefits can do...
Month: October 2019
How does the SSA assess evidence about mental disorders?
Mental illness is a continuing problem for many people in Oklahoma and across the nation. If the problem is so severe that the person cannot work, it can warrant an approval for Social Security disability benefits. When filing for disability benefits, one of the key...
Available options after SSDI denial
Social Security Disability Insurance can help to provide the financial stability that disabled parties cannot provide for themselves. Unfortunately, parties who are in need of the benefits may face denials for various reasons.Thankfully there are a few different...
People getting SSD and SSI benefits will receive more in 2020
Oklahomans who are either getting Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income will receive a certain amount in benefits every month. Regardless of whether they are getting SSD or SSI, they should be cognizant of periodic increases in the amount they...
What if I have too many resources for SSI benefits?
Oklahomans who meet the basic requirements to be approved for Supplemental Security Income might find themselves unable to get the benefits for other reasons. Simply being blind, disabled, 65 or older is not enough to be approved when applying for SSI benefits. The...
The importance of age for SSD benefits and an inability to work
If an Oklahoma resident is injured, ill or has a condition that results in an inability to work, Social Security Disability benefits can be a critical factor in making ends meet and getting treatment. However, many people are denied SSD benefits even if they seem to...