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Social Security and SSI Overpayments

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


Medicare Penalties and Savings Programs

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.


Medical Continuing Disability Reviews

This document discusses continuing disability reviews, including standards and what to expect.


Impairment Related Work Expenses

This document lists impairment-related work expenses that can be deducted. These medically-related items/services allow a person to work and reduce countable earnings and income, which can affect your benefit amounts.


Extended Period of Medicare Coverage

A Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiary is entitled to Medicare coverage after 24 months of SSDI eligibility. This document explains provisions and savings programs available.


Expedited SSDI Reinstatement

This document details Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) reinstatement provisions and applicable rules.


Earned Income Tax Credit

This document explains the Earned Income Tax Credit, including information on qualifications and rules.


SSI Exclusions: Blind Work Expenses

Blind work expenses are an SSI Earned Income Exclusion. Learn about the rules and most common expenses.


Benefits Advisement Services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers

Benefits advisement services are provided to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI beneficiaries if they are working or planning to go to work. Advisers are available to assist beneficiaries in understanding Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and navigating SSA‘s intricate system. This document describes how the benefits advisement services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers can help.


Benefits Advisement Services for ACCES-VR

Vocational rehabilitation organizations pay for services to augment the other benefits advisement services that NLS provides. New York State Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) funding of benefits advisement services is a key part of the benefits advisement continuum and directly supports the beneficiary’s move to a work goal.


How NLS Works

We provide free legal services to individuals who qualify based on our funders’ eligibility criteria. Some of our services are free for everyone.

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