Countless Americans suffer from mental health issues. In some instances, these conditions can become so severe they may inhibit one's ability to work and provide for themselves. Luckily, those with severe mental health problems could qualify for Social Security...
World Bipolar Day offers a time to learn, a chance to accept
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Mar 29, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income
World Bipolar Day is being celebrated this year on March 30, 2019. It's a global opportunity to spread awareness about this serious mental condition, increase understanding of what victims and their families often endure and end the social stigma against mental...
Will I qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Feb 27, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income
You wonder what it takes to qualify for Supplemental Security Income. That's a good question that has a lot of parts to the answer. Here's a bit of background first. Supplemental Security Income (SSI), run by the federal government, helps people with limited resources...
Difference between Social Security, Supplemental Security Income
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 28, 2018 | 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...
Understanding the income limits for Supplemental Security Income
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 7, 2018 | 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...
Government could have overpaid through assistance program
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 13, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is investigating whether it overpaid thousands of recipients nearly $400 million over the past decade and longer because of budget cuts. At issue are payments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Indiana and...
How do Social Security Disability programs differ?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 24, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
Indiana residents have heard the two terms: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Is there a difference? Both programs assist Americans who can't work because of a medical disability. Even though they accomplish the same...
Supplemental Security Income eligibility
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jul 13, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
If you are a disabled person living in the state of Indiana, it is important that you know what your rights are to benefits. If you are struggling to gain a meaningful income because of your disability, it is likely that you will be entitled to Supplemental Security...
What conditions qualify me to receive disability benefits?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 25, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
If you're suffering from a medical condition listed in what's colloquially known as the Social Security Administration's (SSA) "blue book," there's a strong likelihood that you may qualify to receive disability benefits. In order to be automatically qualified to...
Expedited payments and Supplemental Security Income
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 26, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
If you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or you are working on your SSI application, there may be a way for you to receive the payments earlier than usual. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands that some people are struggling...