Law Offices of Lisa Douglas

A disability — whether temporary or permanent — can be challenging for many reasons. One of these is the economic burden it can cause. For individuals with disabilities, the challenges of managing daily life can be overwhelming. Many individuals with disabilities face a unique set of economic hardships that affect their ability to get by and provide for themselves and their families. The economic cost is not only borne by them but also their families as well as the taxpayers through various government programs. Read about it in this article. Cost of Additional Assistance According to the CDC,  61 million  people in the United States have a disability. A lot of these people also have difficulty performing daily tasks like getting dressed and taking care of themselves. This means that they are required to seek additional assistance just to meet basic needs. Paying for Medical Expenses and House Modification If you have a disability due to an illness or disease, you may face subs...

Supplemental Security Income, otherwise known as SSI, is a program funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides cash assistance to low-income Americans and people with disabilities. If you've never heard of supplemental security income, then this post provides great information about what it is and the eligibility criteria required to qualify for it. What is SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program run by the  Social Security Administration  (SSA). SSI provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and resources. Although it's similar to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), SSI is mainly intended to help people with very low income and resources so that they can supplement their low primary income and make ends meet. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for SSI, you must be 65 years old or older, blind or disabled, a U.S. citizen or national, and meet the SSA's limited income and resource requirements. SSI benefits...

  Are you struggling in this tough economic climate and feel like there’s no way out? Don’t despair; help is available. This article will provide some in-depth information to determine if you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – a monthly income source. What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a need-based benefit program that helps provide a safety net for the most impoverished and vulnerable members of society. It is one of the federal social welfare programs overseen by the  Social Security Administration . The government sets specific benefit amounts for individuals, and each person receives a monthly check to cover living expenses. SSI benefits can help people pay for housing and food, utilities, clothing, transportation, medical care, and personal needs. Who is Eligible? They must also be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully permitted alien that qualifies for some additional requirements as wel...