12 new health conditions included in the Compassionate Allowances program may give faster access to SSA benefits. . https://www.yahoo.com/now/12-social-security-compassionate-allowances-143109646.html
Author Archives: Shellie Lott
September and December will bring two checks for SSI recipients. This does not mean that SSI recipients will be receiving extra money, it’s all about timing. Follow this link to find out why. . . https://www.al.com/news/2022/08/social-security-payments-ssi-recipients-will-get-2-checks-worth-up-to-1682-in-september.html
How to navigate benefit programs for children with disabilities – videos https://www.p2pusa.org/watch-navigating-social-security/
Do you have a disabled child who is receiving SSI? This article shows options for managing their income. https://chantalgaudiano.medium.com/how-to-provide-for-a-disabled-child-receiving-ssi-2e835e4fe11f
Probe into SSA Inspector General’s office imposing anti-fraud program penalties on the disabled and elderly https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/01/social-security-ennis-investigation-white-house/
Are you planning to remarry? Find out here if it will affect your benefits. . . https://www.ajc.com/life/aging-in-atlanta/how-your-social-security-benefits-could-be-affected-if-you-remarry/PIHIMVPG5VACBHXP24PFFL4H2E/
Social Security Administration has released a new supplemental fact sheet. The new fact sheet shows programs and resources for people with low-income. https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/groups/whatsnew.html
ABLE accounts allow disabled individuals to save without threatening their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Find out how to qualify here. . . https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/savings/604586/able-accounts-give-disabled-more-financial-freedom
Do you find internet access unaffordable? Find out more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and if you are eligible. https://blog.ssa.gov/the-affordable-connectivity-program-can-help-ssi-recipients-get-internet-access/
In a press release dated April 4, 2022, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, announced that in-person services will resume at local Social Security offices on Thursday, April 7, 2022. https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2022/?utm_source=NOSSCR&utm_campaign=af4f576cf7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_04_04_07_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ade8c5b043-af4f576cf7-438782594#4-2022-1