What Other Benefits Can I Get With SSDI?
As an SSDI recipient, you or your loved ones may be able to access additional benefits.
What Does SSA Stand For?
When looking into disability, retirement, or survivors' benefits, you might have encountered the acronym SSA. Knowing what the SSA [...]
In Memoriam: Disability Civil Rights Activist Judy Heumann
On March 4, 2023, the disability community lost a longtime leader and hero, Judy Heumann, who died of a heart attack at the age of 75.
Will Medicare Expand Benefits for Power Wheelchair Users?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing the expanding Medicare coverage of seat elevation systems for eligible types of power [...]
Better Care Better Jobs Act: Investing in Home Care
Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide are on waiting lists to enroll in such HCBS. A newly reintroduced bill, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, seeks to [...]
Could the SSI “In-Kind Income” Definition Change?
A newly proposed rule by the Social Security Administration could ultimately change the way "in-kind income" is defined for recipients of Supplemental Security [...]
What Is a Ward of the State?
A ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards [...]
Supreme Court Ruling Affects Retroactive Veteran Benefits
In January 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case addressing retroactive disability benefits for military veterans. Its [...]
Legal Guardianship of an Adult: Rights and Responsibilities
Once a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians [...]
$25M Award to Help Fund Housing for People With Disabilities
In January 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it will [...]
