Oklahomans might know that Supplemental Security Income is for those who are 65 or older, blind or disabled and fall below a certain income threshold. There are other areas of nuance that they should also be aware of. Included is the living arrangements of the recipient of SSI benefits. Knowing how the living arrangements…
If you keep up with Social Security news, you know the program is in constant flux. With a new administration in the White House, however, 2017 is likely to be even more tumultuous than previous years. Although it’s still somewhat early to make a forecast with 100 percent certainty, there are some important changes…
Many Oklahomans who are seeking or already receiving disability benefits from Social Security would like to try and get back into the workforce if possible. However, they are frequently confused as to whether getting back to work will negatively impact their benefits. Understanding the federal regulations and the requirements under the Ticket to Work…
It is easy to just lump the two critical forms of financial support offered by the Social Security Administration — Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) — together. But these are two distinct forms of financial support with different functions and different qualifications. Social Security Disability Insurance is a system…
The Social Security Disability claims process is governed by a complex set of regulations. Sometimes, changes are made to these rules. Some such changes took effect last week. The changes regard rules on what weight disability officials are to give certain types of evidence when considering a person’s application for SSD benefits. One of…