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ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities
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On December 19, 2024, we mark the tenth anniversary of the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to open a savings and investment account. ABLE investment growth is not taxable and is not countable income if the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses […]
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Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort
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An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier. Following up on an announcement earlier this year, the simplified online application is part of the agency’s overall commitment to improving access to our benefits and programs. SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with […]
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Helpful Social Security Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
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November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. Social Security provides helpful resources to serve the unique needs of people experiencing homelessness. We are proud to be one of 19 federal agencies that partner with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). We are committed to its admirable mission to prevent and end homelessness in America. People […]
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Important Resources for Veterans and Their Families
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As we approach Veterans Day 2024, we want to remind veterans and their families about programs and services that are tailored to meet their unique needs. Social Security Resources We offer resources to help veterans with disabilities. Our benefits and programs include: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Veterans who have a Department of Veterans Affairs […]
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A Joint Commitment and a Call to Support Children in Foster Care
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Today, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a call for public input on ways to improve outcomes of foster children who are eligible for – or already receive – Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. Our goal is to make sure that all children, especially […]
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Ensure Your Application for Disability Benefits Is Complete
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Social Security takes care to handle your claim for benefits efficiently. When you submit your application for disability benefits, be sure to provide as much information as possible. That will help to avoid any processing delays. Here’s how to get your application off to a good start: If you’re an adult applying for disability benefits, […]
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SSA Talks: Benefits for Children (SSI and Survivors)
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Kathleen Romig, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined the latest episode of SSA Talks to discuss the types of benefits Social Security offers to children. As a prior advocate and mother of a child with disabilities, Kathleen recognizes the challenges that children and families encounter. Her awareness of these challenges – and […]
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Statement on Patrice: The Movie and SSI Enhancements Rolling Out
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All of us at the Social Security Administration want to recognize Patrice Jetter, Garry Wickham, and everyone involved in Patrice: The Movie, a documentary that focuses on the couple’s concerns about losing their disability benefits if they got married. Our agency stands ready to assist Congress as it works to address outdated laws and to […]
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SSA Releases $1.1 Million to Supplemental Security Income Recipients Who Are Terminally Ill
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Social Security recently paid more than $1.1 million in payments to 400 people with terminal illnesses, thanks to an underused Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule. SSI is for people who have limited income and resources and have a visual impairment, a disability, or are age 65 or older. These 400 people were approved for SSI because […]
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Supplemental Security Income for Children and Youth With Disabilities
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Nearly 1 million children who have disabilities and limited income and resources receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every month. That’s money that helps pay for basic needs like food, rent, clothing, and medicine. The maximum federal SSI payment in 2024 is $943 a month. The amount may be lower based on a child’s income and […]
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