SSI Disability

SSI Disability

is a government disability program, which provides income to those who can no longer work and to those who are not eligible for Social Security or Social Security Disability. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. This form of SS is for those who have not worked or paid any Social Security into the system or just have not paid in enough to get the required number of points to receive any other program offered. Those who are eligible for SSI have to be disabled and under 64 years of age. The disability has to be severe enough that the individual cannot work the type of job they have done in the past any longer and also cannot convert their job type to some other occupation they might be able to do.

The organization has a list of disabling conditions. There are some of the medical conditions, which are so severe that you might automatically be considered disabled. If your condition is not on the list, they have to decide if the condition is severe enough to be considered to be as severe as a condition that is on the list. If the condition is not severe enough they will determine if the condition interferes with your work. If it doesn't, the claim will be denied. If it does interfere with your work, they will then decide if it is possible for you to change your job to one that you would be able to do. In order for them to come to a conclusion about this, they will consider your past work, your age, your medical condition, and any transferable skills you may have. If adjustments can be made, they will deny your case.

If you are getting SSI Disability the office will review some cases on a regular basis to see if your condition might have improved enough for you to return to work. If you have an illness, which is fatal and there is no hope for a cure, you will not be reviewed. If there is possible recovery from your disability, you will be reviewed about every 3 years. If you are expected to improve within a specific time, they will review your case in 6 to 18 months after you begin to receive SSI. If you are able to readjust to another job after training, you may be able to get help in re-training for another occupation.

Even id your SSI is canceled because you go back to work, you may be able to keep the Medicaid. If you can not afford to get medical care on your own. You can get much more information and more answers to your questions on the Social Security website.