Social Security benefits are available for many people who have mental health conditions which limit their ability to hold a job. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that about 35.2 percent of all recipients who receive Social Security Disability Insurance qualify for disability due to mental health conditions. Social Security Income provides financial need…
For over 80 years, the Social Security program has helped millions of Americans through many stages of life. Today, among the many benefits that the Social Security Administration offers are multiple programs designed to help Americans in need. Their Social Security Disability benefits programs are designed to help Americans who are disabled and unable…
In the event a person suffers from a permanent or temporary disability, he or she could qualify for SSDI benefits. According to the Social Security Administration, over eight million people were using SSDI benefits by the end of 2016. Those who are unable to work should file a claim. However, what should people do if they are…
Osteoarthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that affects the joints, cartilage and bones in the body. It can occur in many areas, but it is most commonly found in the hips, thumbs and knees. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is the most common joint disorder found in patients within the United…
Oklahomans who are receiving Social Security disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income program, are under age 22 and regularly attend school need to be aware of the Student Earned Income Exclusion. This allows people who fall into this category to exclude income and still receive SSI benefits. Since SSI is based on need,…