What does that mean for Social Security recipients and applicants if the government shuts down? If you are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, SSI, or retirement benefits you probably are worried about receiving your benefits on time. Good news is that applicants will still receive their disability paychecks, even if the government is shut down.
Are you unable to work due to an illness or injury? You may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits if so. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to disabled individuals to assist with paying for basic needs, like food and shelter.
If your claim for disability benefits is denied there is no limit to how many times you can apply for Social Security disability benefits. However, once you apply you must go through the entire appeals process. If all of your appeals are denied you can start the application process again.
If you're receiving disability benefits, there are various tax resources available to help you navigate the tax filing process and understand the tax implications of your benefits.
Here's a list of valuable tax resources for those on disability benefits:
On October 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released the 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Those receiving benefits from the SSA can expect their benefits to increase by 3.2% in 2024. More than 71 million Americans will be impacted by this increase.
Amazon is one of the biggest retailers in the world, and for most people, it’s easily accessible. But paying for Amazon Prime can be tough to justify on tight budgets. Getting a discount on the cost of Amazon Prime can help people get the essentials they need fast and for less money. Here’s what you need to know about getting discounts for Amazon Prime.
If you’re receiving SNAP or EBT benefits you should know that you can use your SNAP/EBT card to shop online at Amazon. Amazon accepts SNAP/EBT payments. Once you link your SNAP account to your Amazon account you can buy anything that is approved for SNAP benefits on Amazon.
There are strict rules about what items can be purchased with SNAP benefits. But you might be surprised by what items are available on Amazon that are eligible for SNAP. Using SNAP you can buy these surprising items on Amazon:
If you are receiving SNAP or EBT benefits you can use those benefits at many different grocery stores, including Whole Foods and other specialty grocery stores. Shopping at Whole Foods is a great way to get food that you need if you or someone in your household is on a special diet or needs special foods because they have food allergies or food sensitivity. Many of the items at Whole Foods are SNAP or EBT-eligible.
On Monday, August 14, 2023, the Social Security Administration announced that the list of conditions on the compassionate allowance list has been updated. More conditions added to the list means that more people will be able to get approved for Social Security disability benefits easily and quickly.
July is sarcoma and bone cancer awareness month. It’s a good time to learn more about these conditions and how people who are diagnosed with them can qualify for financial help like Social Security disability benefits.
