Month: July 2024
Celebrate Medicare’s Anniversary With Greater Access to “Extra Help” With Prescription Costs
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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. At his side was former President Harry Truman, a champion of national health insurance. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people with disabilities and kidney disease. Medicaid is health coverage for people […]
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Celebrate the ADA and Ticket to Work During Disability Pride Month
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July is Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It guarantees that people with disabilities can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in schools, workplaces, transportation, […]
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Government Programs for Children With Special Needs
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For parents of a child with special needs, providing the support and resources their child requires can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there is help. Let’s explore the most popular government programs available. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI provides payments to adults and children who have disabilities or blindness. SSI helps families with limited income and resources […]
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Changes To Past Relevant Work and Disability Determinations
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In fiscal year 2023, more than 1.8 million people applied for disability benefits through Social Security’s two programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Until recently, Social Security required adult applicants to provide their work history going back 15 years. That’s because the inability to work is key to Social Security’s […]
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Do You Qualify for Social Security Spouse’s Benefits?
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Social Security benefits are a crucial part of the retirement income for millions of Americans. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to get benefits on your own work record or your own benefit is small, you may be able to receive benefits as a spouse. Your spouse must be receiving benefits for you […]
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Celebrate Your Independence With Our Online Applications
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You can do much of your Social Security business on our website. Our online applications make it easy and convenient to apply for benefits from your computer, tablet, or mobile device. You don’t need to make an appointment or visit an office. That’s independence! When you start your application online, you’ll be directed to create […]
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