Supplemental Security Income (SSI) resources

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides a basic income for older people, people who have disabilities, and people who are blind. Learn more here.

Disabilities guidebook: social security disability benefits

Describes your rights to social security disability benefits and supplemental security income.

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Paying child support while on disability

Explains whether a parent has to pay child support when they are receiving benefits for their disability.

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Eligible for supplemental security income or SSI benefits

Explains qualifications to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits

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Working while getting Social Security retirement income

Explains that if you retire before full retirement age and continue working, you may only earn a certain amount.

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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals

This article for attorneys explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.

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Negotiating repayment plans with SSA

Grounds for requesting that SSA reduce the repayment amount owed by a SSDI or SSI beneficiary in overpayment cases.

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Helping clients with SSI and SSDI cases

An article for lawyers that describes the elements of the five-step evaluation process to be eligible for SSI or SSDI.

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Helping clients appeal and dispute an overpayment in SSI

Explains filing a Request for Reconsideration in overpayment cases, late appeals, and overpayments for SSDI and SSI.

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