This webinar took place on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET. Applying for SSI and Social Security benefits is a challenging process, and is even more difficult for individuals facing barriers such as mental illness or housing instability. This webinar, SSI and Social Security Applications and Appeals, provides information on recent […]
This webinar took place on Wednesday, March 8, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00pm ET Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a critical program which provides financial assistance for people who are aged, blind, or disabled and have limited income and limited resources. The ABLE Act offers the opportunity for millions of ABLE eligible people who have a […]
This webinar took place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a challenging program to understand, with many complex and detail-intensive concepts and rules organized in a structure that can make it daunting for newer advocates to find the information they need. This […]
After 50 years of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, it’s time for a refresh. Right now, the program’s rules are so stringent and outdated that it’s no longer helping the people who most need it.
This webinar took place on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries may receive help in cash or in-kind from state and local governments and private entities. Examples include a food pantry providing food and groceries to members of the community facing hunger or a local government […]
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is vital for extremely low-income people who cannot work due to age or disability. The maximum federal benefit is just $841 a month for an individual, which is supposed to cover rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs. Not only is the monthly benefit too low, but there are […]
