Tag Archives: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security has two different benefit programs for individuals who are disabled. Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB, also known as SSDI, or Title 2 benefits); and Supplemental Security Income (SSI or Title 16 benefits). Because of its name, it is a common … Continue reading →

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What if the Judge wants me to change the date my disability began?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article about what it means if a judge wants you to change the date you became disabled, or in Social Security parlance “amend your alleged onset date (AOD).” Often, … Continue reading →

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I was denied because I was not disabled before my date last insured. What is the “date last insured?”

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security a bit like car insurance:  you pay your premiums to obtain insurance covered.   When it comes to Social Security, your premiums are your payroll taxes and the coverage is disability insurance.   In order to qualify for Social … Continue reading →

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Social Security says my husband or wife earns too much for me to get SSI

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Here is a common problem. You apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but then Social Security tells you that your spouse is making too much money for you to be eligible. How much is too much? It was surprisingly difficult … Continue reading →

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I won my SSI case, now they want to pay me in installments?!?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

A lot of things happen after you approved for Supplemental Security Income benefits. First, Social Security needs to review your financial eligibility. Second, Social Security must reimburse the State for any interim assistance you recieved while waiting for your SSI decision. … Continue reading →

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How much can I get per month on SSI?

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Supplemental Security Income, SSI for short, pays up to the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR). For 2010, the Federal Benefit rate stays at $674 and $1,011 for couples. For most people, this means the maximum SSI benefits you can get in … Continue reading →

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