If you are filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI you will need medical evidence to back up your claim, and medical records that supply a complete, accurate picture of your medical condition that could (in the best case scenario) eliminate the need for a disability examiner to gather any additional medical information before making a decision. Basically, if … [Read more...]
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients Between 1974 and 2017
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides income support to needy persons aged 65 or older, blind or disabled adults, and blind or disabled children. Eligibility requirements and federal payment standards are nationally uniform. SSI replaced the former federal/state adult assistance programs in the 50 states and the District of … [Read more...]
Social Security Quick Facts
67.0 million people received benefits from programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2017 5.5 million people were newly awarded Social Security benefits in 2017. 55% of adult Social Security beneficiaries in 2017 were women. 54.5 was the average age of disabled-worker beneficiaries … [Read more...]
