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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 >

How Do Inheritances Impact Disability Benefits?

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Bea Bany in , .

Some benefits programs have income and resource limits. Income is money you get. This could be from a job; cash gifts from family or friends, including inheritances; or money from other benefits. Money counts as income in the month that you receive it. Resources are things you own like a house, car, or bank account.READ 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 >

What to Expect During a Continuing Disability Review

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Bea Bany in , .

Few things are certain in life, but if you receive SSI or SSDI benefits, you will certainly have a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) at some point. What is a Continuing Disability Review? The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to periodically check to make sure beneficiaries still have a disabling condition and are being paidREAD 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 >

The Government Shut Down. Will I Still Get My Disability Benefits?

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Bea Bany in , , .

The U.S. government is currently shut down because Congress has not passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government. We don’t know how long the shutdown will last. When the federal government is shut down, some agencies stop or reduce their work. The Social Security Administration will reduce some of their work during this shutdown.READ MORE >

What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Bea Bany in , .

Reviewed and updated on January 6, 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are benefits paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people with disabilities. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between these two programs. Eligibility To qualify for either or both benefits, you need toREAD MORE >