Resources

When a child or an adult plans to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it is important to know what documents the SSI program will need to process the claim. This document reviews the SSI application process, including documents and proof needed for the application.

As the criteria for SSI is different for children and adults, once a child reaches the age of 18, a review is scheduled to determine whether their condition or illness meets the SSI definition of disability for an adult. This document discusses what to expect during this review.

This document reviews the substantial gainful activity rule for SSDI’s trial work period, extended period of eligibility, and expedited reinstatement rules.

If you are under age 22 and regularly attending school, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program does not count earned income up to a certain amount. This document provides the 2025 calculations for students earning income and how this affects SSI payments, along with definitions and qualifications for students.

This document explains the section 301 rule, which is designed to protect the benefits of persons who participate in an approved vocational rehabilitation program.

This document gives an overview of representative payees, how to designate and change your payee, and the rights and responsibilities of your payee.

This document explains the 2025 changes to social security and SSI, with regard to the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) rule, Trial Work Period (TWP), Student earned income, and section 1619(b).

This document gives an overview of PASS, a special SSI rule that allows an individual to exclude, or not count income or resources that are used to support a work goal.

This document explains how overpayments can occur and how to address them.

Once a person has been eligible for 24 months of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, he or she becomes eligible for Medicare. This document discusses penalties and savings programs linked to Medicare Part B and D, including exceptions to the penalty rules and support for penalty problems.