What Will the Future of SSDI and SSI Be?
Since it was first started in 1935, Social Security has benefited hundreds of millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration ensures that retirees and those suffering from debilitating disabilities are provided with sufficient means to live. Of course, with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) providing aid to millions of Americans, […]
What You Should Expect at a Social Security Disability Hearing
If you’re already participating in the Social Security disability Ticket to Work program, then you may have previously experienced a disability hearing firsthand. A disability hearing is part of the process by which someone who is initially denied disability benefits to present the details of his or her case in greater depth. While there’s no […]
What to Know about Medicare Eligibility and Ticket to Work
For those who suffer from disabilities that prevent them from pursuing a viable livelihood, Social Security Disability benefits can preserve the quality of life and allow many to sustain their level of income. Not only do benefits provide recipients with needed financial resources such as disability payments and assistance with food, but the Social Security […]
Who Qualifies for Ticket To Work: An In-Depth Guide
The Ticket to Work Program is a federal program that helps recipients with a variety of disabilities return to work. The program allows you to find work while keeping your health care and other disability benefits from SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, or Medicare. Do you qualify for the Ticket to Work Program? This article will answer […]
What is an Employment Network?
Having a disability due to injury or from birth shouldn’t prevent you from being able to provide for yourself and your family. An employment network offers numerous services to people enrolled in the Ticket to Work program find and retain employment. Here’s a guide to help you understand what employment networks are and how this […]
Ways to Make Your Computer More Accessible
Your computer may seem like a complex piece of technology that you must try to work into your needs and responsibilities. However, your computer, like many pieces of modern tech, is actually designed to work for you and suit what you’re looking for in supportive technology. If you’re disabled, you shouldn’t feel like your computer […]
Ways Divorce Can Affect Your SSDI Benefits
Going through a substantial life change like a divorce is already stressful enough without needing to worry about losing your Social Security disability benefits. However, many who receive disability benefits do not know how their recent divorce will impact them. The effect divorce has on your SSDI benefits depends on how you were receiving benefits […]
Types of Jobs You Can Get With Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work Program empowers people who receive SSI or SSDI benefits with the ability to work. That allows those with disabilities to gain greater financial freedom without putting their benefits in jeopardy. The Ticket to Work Program requires that some specific criteria are met, but it can be a great tool for those […]
The Path to Employment with Ticket to Work
Many people living with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits long for an opportunity to expand their financial horizons. While SSI and SSDI benefits can be a critical source of assistance for recipients, there’s a lot to be said about the financial upward mobility and personal rewards […]
Tips for Taking Care of Your Health While Searching for Work
It’s so important to take care of yourself. Mental health matters, especially in today’s day and age when there are so many conversations being had in regard to self-care. This most certainly extends to your search for employment with a Ticket to Work. During this sometimes difficult point in your life, it’s essential that you […]