social security eligibility

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two programs which provide financial assistance to people with a disability. SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program) is financed with work related Social Security taxes and pays benefits to disabled workers and their families. SSI...

In order to receive social security benefits, you must meet all requirements for eligibility. This article will provide you with a short summary of important items you should know when you apply for your own Social Security benefits and Medicare. You may need additional documentation if you are...

This article answers the most frequent questions about the Social Security SSDI and SSI benefits programs. The Social Security Benefits Applications & Appeals FAQ covers specifically the application and appeals process for SSDI and SSI. What is the SSA and what does it do? Social Security...

A person who becomes disabled before the age of retirement may be entitled to claim disability benefits in accordance with the Social Security Act. Benefits paid for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) may equal the amount of money that the worker would have received at the age of...

This article answers the most frequent questions about the Social Security benefits application and appeals processes. It covers SSI, SSDI and SSA procedures. The Social Security SSDI & SSI Benefits FAQ covers questions about child benefits, payment determination, working while receiving Social...