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Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income eligibility

When you apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income in Pennsylvania, you might also be eligible for Medicaid coverage. Pennsylvania is one of the states that has an agreement known as the 1634 agreement regarding Medicaid eligibility when a person qualifies for federally administered state supplementary payments. In most cases, if you qualify… Read more

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Federal benefits are only received by some qualifying children

Children with certain mental health conditions who have a family situation that meets specific criteria can qualify for Supplemental Security Income and other federal benefits. A study that has been released notes that many children who are likely eligible for these benefits and who fall into the low-income category aren’t getting the benefits. The report… Read more

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Learn About Social Security Benefits

Having to apply for benefits through the Social Security Agency is something that many people hope they will never have to do. If the time comes when you need to apply for benefits, there are several decisions that you have to decide. The first of these will be which program you should apply under. In… Read more

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What should I know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Many people realize that Supplemental Security Income provides people who meet certain criteria with a monthly income. SSI is only for people who have limited resources and little to no income. The recipient must also be disabled, blind or over 65 years old. This program is different from Social Security Disability Insurance because recipients of… Read more

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Know which Social Security program is right for your situation

Applying for Social Security benefits can be a real challenge. Just trying to wade through the eligibility qualifications for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability can be frustrating. Many people opt to seek assistance when they are applying for SSI or SSD. One important factor that you have understand is which program you should… Read more

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Which children qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

We have previously discussed how Social Security Administration programs can benefit children. One of the programs that can help some children is the Supplemental Security Income program. This program is meant to help people who meet certain requirements, including requirements regarding income and resources. Understanding the eligibility requirements for SSI can help people who are… Read more

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Supplemental Security Income payments and incarceration

After fighting to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), most people don’t want to have to go through the process another time. For some recipients, though, being incarcerated means they will have to go through the application process again. When a person is incarcerated, his or her SSI benefits are suspended. If the incarceration lasts longer… Read more