A common concern for Oklahomans who are seeking or already receiving Supplemental Security Income is how their resources will impact their payments. People who have too many resources while meeting the other requirements to receive SSI benefits of being 65 or older,...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Not everyone qualifies to receive Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two different disability programs. One of those is the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and the other is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) one. You must be disabled and have a financial needs if you...
Don’t lie about how bad your disability is
A Georgia woman who had long received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for her apparent debilitating depression and anxiety agreed to plea guilty to Social Security fraud this week. Court filings in her case highlight how the woman had long told doctors that her...
How your age impacts your chances of securing disability benefits
If you're disabled and you're planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then you've likely read the horror stories online about how many applicants have...
Do blind individuals qualify for Social Security Disability?
Individuals who have low vision or are blind may still be able to work despite their disability. Some people with visual impairments may not be able to work though. Even if they can, these people may be restricted as to what they can do and how long they can work....
What should I know about transferring resources for SSI benefits?
Oklahomans who are blind, disabled and 65 or older can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if their income and resources are below a certain level. A mistake people frequently make when they are considering applying for SSI benefits is to misunderstand the...
SSA must assess a plan to work for those getting SSI benefits
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...
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...
Does getting a loan impact my SSI benefits?
When Oklahomans apply for Supplemental Security Income, they will undoubtedly understand there are certain rules to being approved and retaining benefits. In addition to needing to meet the income and resource requirements, the person must also be disabled, blind or...