benefits
SSI and Deeming
Posted on February 23, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
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 Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance.
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 Blog, Disability Benefits, News, Personal Finance.
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 Blog, Disability Benefits, News.
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 >