How do living arrangements affect SSI benefits?

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…

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SSDI and SSI: what separates these two forms of financial support?

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…

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Get the New Year started off right with SSI benefits

  The New Year has brought new life changes for many Oklahoma residents. Some are experiencing new or existing challenges as well, however, including those who are facing financial hurdles. This is particularly true for older individuals who are disabled and living on a limited income.   Fortunately, help is available for certain individuals…

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What are the rights of appeal for a denied benefits application?

  Oklahoma residents have disagreements with others virtually every day, whether they be small or large in nature. On some occasions, these disagreements are due to misunderstandings or mistakes, and it is important that these mistakes be corrected in order to set the record straight. In the legal system, disagreements are common. For instance,…

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Understanding the basics of Supplemental Security Income

Many Oklahoma residents are familiar with Social Security benefits, whether they are currently receiving benefits or whether they are simply paying into the system. Individuals may be less familiar with Supplemental Security Income, which is a different program that provides different benefits to those in need. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is similar to…

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