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SSI’s Age-18 Redetermination

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

What happens to a child’s SSI benefits when they become an adult? Social Security uses an Age-18 Redetermination process to decide if benefits can continue. Keep reading to learn more! Definition of Disability In addition to financial requirements, eligibility for SSI is based on Social Security’s definition of disability. Social Security has two definitions ofREAD MORE >

SSDI Work Phases: Expedited Reinstatement

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

Did you know working can impact your eligibility for disability benefits like SSDI? But what exactly happens to your benefit as you work can be complicated. This article is the third in our series explaining what to expect when you start working and receive SSDI. Keep reading to learn more! SSDI has three work phases:READ MORE >

SSDI Work Phases: Trial Work Period

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

Did you know working can impact your eligibility for disability benefits like SSDI? But what exactly happens to your benefit as you work can be complicated. This article is the first our series explaining what to expect when you start working and receive SSDI. Keep reading to learn more! SSDI has three work phases: theREAD MORE >

Disability Benefits and Incarceration: Medicare and Medicaid

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

Do you know how incarceration impacts Medicare and Medicaid? This article is the third in our series on incarceration and disability benefits. Keep reading to learn what to expect when someone receiving Medicare or Medicaid is justice-impacted. What are Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 and older andREAD MORE >

Disability Benefits and Incarceration: Leaving Incarceration

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

Do you know how incarceration impacts Social Security benefits? This article is the second in our series on incarceration and disability benefits. Keep reading to learn what to expect when someone receiving Social Security benefits is justice-impacted. How do I get my SSI or SSDI back after I am released from incarceration? The first stepREAD MORE >

SSI and Deeming

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

When households have a mix of people who are eligible for SSI and people who are not, Social Security expects the ineligible household members to use part of their income and resources to support SSI recipients. Because of this, SSI recipients may have their payments reduced in some situations due to what Social Security callsREAD MORE >

Not All Income is Equal!

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Bea Bany in , , .

Did you know that not all income is treated the same when accessing disability and other public benefits? The type of income you receive could have a big impact on your eligibility for some benefits. Read on to learn more! What is income? Money is considered income the month you receive it. Any income thatREAD MORE >

All About ABLE Accounts

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Bea Bany in , , , .

ABLE accounts are a great tool for people with disabilities to save money without losing their benefits. Starting in 2026, more people will be eligible to open an account. Read on to learn more about ABLE accounts! What is an ABLE Account? Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts forREAD MORE >

Are You Getting a Raise? 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Have Been Announced!

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Bea Bany in , , .

  Every year, Social Security and some states and cities adjust how much they pay based on cost-of-living increases. Social Security calls this COLA (cost-of-living adjustment). The increase amount is based on a formula using information shared by the Consumer Price Index. Social Security For SSI recipients: The maximum amount of SSI an individual canREAD MORE >