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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

A general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

To apply for disability benefits for an adult, you will need to complete an application for Social Security Benefits AND an Adult Disability Report. The report collects information about your disabling condition and how it affects your ability to work. You can complete the forms online, or you may call us to schedule an appointment and we will help you in person or by phone.

A step by step guide for applying for benefits online.

This tool screens for eligibility for Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

This guide (also known as the "Green Book") has been developed to give physicians and other health professionals basic information about the Consultative Exam (CE) process. It explains Social Security Disability programs, how the Disability Determination Services (DDS) requests CEs, what to look for in reviewing CEs and the essential elements of CE reports for specialties most often involved in CEs for adult and pediatric disability cases.

One of the biggest concerns SSI beneficiaries have about going to work is the possibility of losing Medicaid coverage. Section 1619(b) of the Social Security Act provides some protection for these beneficiaries.

Learn more about the review process used by the Social Security Administration regarding continued eligibility for disability benefits.

Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, also known as "the Blue Book," has been specially prepared to provide physicians and other health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and prompt decisions on disability claims. The Listings of Impairments, included in this publication, are just part of how we decide if someone is disabled. We also consider past work experience, severity of medical conditions, age, education, and work skills.

This form is an important part of your application for disability benefits. On it, people applying for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits provide information and medical conditions, health care providers, medications, education and job skills.

Provide general information about the disability programs and our decision-making process that can help take some of the mystery out of applying for disability benefits.

Information about Social Security's work incentive programs.

Federal government Web site with detailed information on government benefit programs.

Information on how to apply for disability benefits, including contact information.

Information on workers compensation and other public disability payments and the effect on Social Security benefits.

Fact sheet provides information for students who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and Medicaid.

Information on the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS), a work incentive program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.

Provides an outline from POMS SI 00870.026 business plans, and identifies the kinds of information that, at a minimum, a business plan must contain. This link opens a Word document.

Information about getting Social Security benefits sent to a third party (representative payee).

Overview of the review process used by the Social Security Administration regarding continued eligibility for disability benefits.

Fact sheet on Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and what counts as earnings for Social Security disability benefits.

In-depth information on SSI program rules. Several links are available to explain specifics of the SSI provisions.

Information from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center to help people with disabilities and their family members understand the rules for getting and keeping benefits under the entitlement of Social Security law.

Information on the SSA definition of disability, as well as the process used by the SSA in deciding claims.

Overview of SSA's disability benefit programs including the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

Answers to common questions about SSI, including, applications, income, resources and living arrangements for SSI recipients.

Answers to common questions about disability from SSA, including how to apply for Social Security benefits.

Information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English.

Explains the benefits that are available, how to qualify, how to apply for benefits and what happens when your application is approved.

President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This act provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. Eligible beneficiaries should receive this payment no later than the first week of June 2009. The one-time payment will be a separate payment that will not be included in the regular monthly benefit payment.

Visit Social Security online for information on their programs.

Link to the Red Book on Work Incentives and new information for 2008.

Identifies those services that are available to help people who are blind or visually impaired get the most out of Social Security programs.

To be eligible for disability benefits, a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). A person who is earning more than a certain monthly amount (net of impairment-related work expenses) is ordinarily considered to be engaging in SGA.

This Social Security booklet provides basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It explains what SSI is, who can get it, and how to apply.

Find the 1619(b) state threshold amount for each state

Explains what SSI is, who can get it and how to sign up for it.

Publications, regulations and other information about SSI.

Publications, regulations and other information about SSI.

Information on the Ticket to Work program and employment and benefit supports.

Describes the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in detail.

Information on how people with disabilities can use VR and Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits to participate in international exchange programs.

Medicaid coverage may continue even if a recipient`s earnings along with other income become too high for a SSI cash payment.

Fact sheet provides information on Continued Medicaid Eligibility - Section 1619 (b). This incentive continues Medicaid coverage for most working SSI beneficiaries even after earnings become too high to allow a cash benefit. Document is in Word format, but is also available in text.

Information about SSI payments and what to report to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Contact information for local organizations who can provide information planning services about work and work incentives.

Special rules (called work incentives) make it possible for people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicaid.

Information about Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Work Incentive programs.

Directory of Employment Networks serving your area.

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