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Supplemental Security Income is a needs-based program managed by the Social Security Administration. The purpose of the monthly benefit payment is to provide a means of paying for essentials, primarily food and shelter. When an emergency arises and you cannot wait for SSI benefits to arrive, disability advocates from Disability Experts of Florida can help you apply for SSI emergency advance payment. This blog post explains the requirements you need to meet to be eligible for an emergency advance payment. You'll also learn about the amount you may receive and the repayment process once you receive SSI benefits.

The Social Security Administration calls it current benefits when someone qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits simultaneously. So, the answer is that you can receive SSI and SSDI at the same time, but your SSDI benefits may reduce how much you receive from SSI. You could even be ineligible for SSI because of what you receive in SSDI disability benefits.

At Disability Experts, we've served many clients who struggle with disabling heart conditions. That's why we understand how difficult living with a condition like this can be, and how overwhelming it can feel to worry and wonder whether you're doing all you can to assert your rights. The good news is, you don't have to. While we unfortunately can't take your heart condition away, we can reduce your worry and stress about the legal process. At Disability Experts, our attorneys know and understand every aspect of disability law, and we're here to help. We'll always pursue the best legal strategies on your behalf because you deserve nothing less. If you're ready to get started, give us a call today. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Those who struggle with asthma know that it can be a very difficult condition to live with at times, particularly depending on its severity. If you have this condition, you probably struggle to live your daily life normally at times. If you struggle with severe asthma, you may also find that it significantly impacts your daily routine and your ability to perform tasks that you usually do. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder if asthma qualifies as a disability for which you could receive disability benefits. Let's take a closer look at the law together.

Understandably, all of this information regarding pursuing benefits and how you may qualify can seem complicated and overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to walk this path alone. At Disability Experts, we're here to help. We know and understand every aspect of the law pertaining to disability benefits, and we are ready to walk with you each step of the way. If you're ready to get started, give us a call today. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, those benefits are probably an important source of financial support during a time when you're unable to work and earn money as you normally would. If that is the case, you probably want to do everything you can to protect those benefits. Part of that is understanding how your benefits could change from year to year and what steps you need to take to anticipate and prepare for those changes.