Difference Between Social Security, Supplemental Security Income

The next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for the more than 8 million people in Indiana and elsewhere who receive the benefits will be a bit higher. SSI recipients are on target to receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living-adjustment, better known as COLA. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the increased rates last month that will take effect […]

What Are The Reasons To Apply For Social Security Disability?

By paying your FICA, or Social Security taxes, through your job, you are covered by the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Should you be faced with a chronic illness or a sudden health condition that is expected to keep you out of work for a long duration, you are eligible to apply for SSDI. […]

Lupus Causes Your Cells To Attack Your Body

Typically, your immune system works hard on your behalf, protecting you from sickness and disease. Your B cells are a critical part of this process, as they create antibodies. These, in turn, hunt down viruses, germs, bacteria and any other harmful substances that enter the body. They can then destroy and/or control these invaders, keeping […]

Understanding The Income Limits For Supplemental Security Income

If you are struggling with a very limited income and a disability, it is important that you look into the benefits that you are likely to be entitled to. The state of Indiana has several options for those struggling financially due to health issues. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) tends to be the most appropriate option […]