Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Has Your Child Qualified for SSI? Here’s What You Need to Do Now to Protect Their Benefits.

September 4, 2026

It’s September, which means it’s back to school time. And if your child has a disability which qualifies them for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it’s time to update their IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Additionally, you may need your child’s teacher to complete a questionnaire about their challenges at school. While completing these forms does

Social Security Is Ending Paper Checks, But There Can Be Exceptions

October 2, 2025

Paper checks from the federal government, including those for Social Security benefits, are going the way of dial-up internet, phone books, paper maps and other outdated technologies that have been replaced with newer and better alternatives. In recent months, the Feds stopped issuing paper checks for most federal payments. Federal law now mandates that most

Threats to Turn Off Water and Power Could Be the Work of Scammers

August 3, 2025

The phone conversation starts with something like this: “We’re with Commonwealth Edison, and you are delinquent in paying your electric bill. We’ve got some guys headed your way, and they’re going to shut off your power in the next hour if you don’t make a payment here by phone.” The natural reaction to this kind

Why Are Social Security Wait Times So Bad—and Hidden?

July 4, 2025

If you’ve experienced long delays when calling or visiting Social Security or waited months (or years) for a Social Security Disability benefits decision, you’re not alone—and it’s not just bad luck. For years, Democrats have proposed more funding to improve Social Security customer service, but Republicans in Congress have repeatedly blocked or cut those increases,

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)