| #ffffff;" /> | | | | disabled people, who have little or absolutely no income |
| For individuals who have a disability and satisfy the | | | | and as such it provides cash to meet basic needs for |
| prescribed medical criteria, there are Federal Programs | | | | food, clothing, and shelter. This is applicable to for those |
| available to provide assistance to these people. The | | | | who are aged more than 65 years and are either blind |
| Social Security Administration implements two | | | | or disabled. Not only they have a limited income, they |
| programs for the welfare of such disabled people. | | | | must also be a US Citizen. He must be a resident in |
| Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental | | | | one of the 50 States and is not outside the country for |
| Security Income | | | | more than 30 consecutive days. Individuals under 18 |
| Social Security Disability Insurance | | | | years age are considered "disabled" if he has a |
| Disability can affect any person though one may feel it | | | | medically determinable physical or mental impairment, |
| affects only others. But there are very high chances | | | | which results in marked and severe functional |
| of one becoming disabled. Studies have shown that a | | | | limitations andcan be expected to result in death or the |
| 20-year-old worker has a 3-in-10 chance of becoming | | | | disability can be expected to last for a continuous |
| disabled before he reaches retirement age. | | | | period of not less than 12 months. If the individual is |
| This Insurance provides a safety net to fall back on | | | | older than 18 years, then an additional definition of |
| should we become disabled. This disability planner will | | | | disability applies, in which case the individual is unable to |
| explain the benefits provided, how can one qualify and | | | | engage in any substantial gainful activity. It is also |
| who can receive benefits on your earnings record. It | | | | applicable to qualified aliens. The SSI limits resources at |
| will also explain procedures to apply for the benefits | | | | $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples. |
| and what happens when your application is approved. | | | | Remember, when you apply for either program, they |
| Supplemental Security Income | | | | will collect medical reports and other information from |
| This is a Federal income supplement program funded | | | | you and make a decision about whether or not you |
| by general tax revenues but not under Social Security | | | | are eligible and meet Social Security's definition of |
| taxes.It is mainly formulated to help aged, blind and | | | | disability. |