Resources

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

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.

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.

ABLE accounts are savings exempt for SSI and Medicaid. This document provides an overview on ABLE accounts, including requirements and exclusions.

This document describes the 2025 changes to Social Security, SSI, and Medicare thresholds and rates.

This document describes how an order of custody and visitation can be modified in New York as well as answering FAQ

This document explains how to get an order of Custody and Visitation in New York and answers frequently asked questions.

This document describes the process for filing for child and/or spousal support as well as answering frequently asked questions.

This document describes how to get an order of protection in family court and answers frequently asked questions.

This document describes how to file for a child support modification in New York and answers frequently asked questions.