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Few medical conditions impact your ability to work than eye problems.

It is never easy to apply for Social Security disability benefits. If you are unable to apply on your own, there are people who can help you apply for disability benefits application.

This morning the Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. This annual adjustment is aimed towards helping people on Social Security disability or retirement benefits receive a fair monthly benefit as years go on and combat annual inflation.

Millions of people apply for Social Security Disability benefits each year. Out of those millions of applications received by the Social Security Administration, only thirty percent are approved at the initial level of the disability claim process. Why are so many Social Security Disability claims denied? 

What is Amazon Fresh?

Amazon Fresh is a grocery pickup and delivery service which is typically available to Prime members or you can use the account of a Prime member as long as you have asked permission first. Amazon Fresh is available in major U.S. cities in the U.S. and a few select cities worldwide.

Your SNAP EBT card can be used to pay for SNAP eligible grocery items which are shipped and sold by Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, or from the Whole Foods Market. However, you can’t use it to cover tips, delivery, shipping, and service fees, gift wrap, food items sold by third-party sellers, or non-eligible grocery items. The USDA website provides further information on eligible food items.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a condition that keeps you from working for at least 12 months to be a disability. If you cannot work and earn the substantial gainful activity (SGA) amount, and if you cannot do the work that you previously did, you may qualify for disability benefits. Here is a closer look at what is a disability and how you can qualify for monthly disability benefits from the SSA.

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online through www.ssa.gov, there are some documents and evidence that you will need to help you with the claims process.

Hard medical evidence and supporting documentation are essential to the success of your disability claim and getting access to the disability benefits that you need to cover basic expenses.

If you are receiving a SSD benefit you may be eligible for discounted Amazon Prime membership. If you are receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and you are given the option to use the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system which allows CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other program recipients to use a card, which works like a debit card, to buy food and get cash benefits. 

You may be wondering if Social Security recipients or SNAP benefits qualify for the Prime Day deals. Amazon Prime does offer discounts if you are receiving SNAP/EBT benefits.