Receiving an inheritance should be a good thing, but it can become a problem if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in Los Angeles. The issue is, an inheritance could result in you suddenly having too many resources to qualify for SSI. An inheritance which pays out monthly income could also push you…
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3 Key Fact to Know About Social Security Disability in Los Angeles
Social Security Disability helps hundreds of thousands of people in the Los Angeles area who cannot work. Unfortunately, many people do not understand SSD benefits. You need to know how the Social Security Administration provides for the disabled, especially if you or someone that you love may be in need of benefits. Three Key Facts…
Continue reading…Are There Exceptions to the SSDI Five-Month Waiting Period?
Those who are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will begin receiving their monthly income from the Social Security Administration (SSA) five months after their established onset date (the date at which they first qualified as disabled). This five month waiting period can leave a disabled individual without income for a long time,…
Continue reading…Am I Eligible for Presumptive Disability Benefits from Social Security?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are available for people who have a qualifying disabling condition. SSI benefits are needs-based and means-tested, which means you can qualify for this type of Social Security Disability income only if you have very limited income and few assets. Many people who need SSI benefits struggle greatly with paying basic…
Continue reading…Should You Appeal an Established Onset Date for Disability Benefits?
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the established onset date (EOD) must be determined. The EOD is the date at which you officially developed a qualifying disability that the SSA believes makes you eligible for benefits. The EOD is sometimes very clear: for example, it may be the date when you suffer a…
Continue reading…A New Study Finds that 1 in 10 People Suffer From Lower Back Pain
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on lower back pain. Lower back pain is now the No. 1 cause of job disability around the world. For some people, lower back pain can be controlled but for others treatment proves more difficult. If you are dealing with…
Continue reading…Affordable Housing and Home Loans for Veterans in the Antelope Valley Community
The Lancaster Housing Authority announced today that they were entering into a partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs to offer affordable housing and home loans to veterans. The program is expected to being in 2014/2015 and will increase the availability of homes for veterans in the Lancaster community and the assistance which the…
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