social security, SSI and disability ???

[silverfox82]

A friend of mine was released from the hospital a few days ago and will probably not be able to work again. She was in the SS system for 12 years prior to this but her SS disability benefits will be minimal, certaintly not enough to live on. My questions are: What is SSI and how does it fit in with social security disability and is there any other New York state benefits for the disabled. The SS website was a little vague, at least for me, and I suggested that she should go to the local SS office armed with at least a little knowledge about the system. Thanks for any help.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Silverfox,

You've probably already looked at this portion of the Social Security Website but if not
http://www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm

this will give you info about the Social Security Disability Insurance Program and
the Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI). Also it has the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) to help identify all the different Social Security Programs for which your friend may be eligible.


Richard

 

[Miss Marty]

Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits


Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility criteria

In order to qualify for this benefit program,
you must have a disability that prevents you
from performing significant work and is expected to
last 12 months or end in death, you must be younger
than 67 years of age, and you must have worked
and paid U.S. Social Security taxes.

Description

These benefits are paid to people who have earned
enough Social Security credits and who are unable
to work because of a disability that has lasted or
will last for at least 12 months.

Managing Organization

U.S. Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov

Program contact information & web resources

For more information on this program and how
to apply,

Call Social Security's toll-free number:

800-772-1213

Applications for this program
can be obtained through this website:


http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyforbenefits/

People who are hearing impaired may call
Social Security's toll-free TTY number:

800-325-0778

 

[Miss Marty]

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)


Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Am I Eligible?

Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program,
you must:

Be age 65 or older OR blind OR disabled;
Be a citizen or qualified non-citizen;

Have limited income;
Have resources valued at $2,000 or less
($3,000 or less if you are married); and

Permanently reside in one of the 50 States,
DC or the Northern Mariana Islands

Description

These are benefits paid to people who are
65 or older or who are blind or disabled and
who have limited income and resources.

Managing Organization

U.S. Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov

Program contact information & web resources
For a more detailed screening to determine your eligibility,

please visit the Social Security Administration's
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool:


http://best.ssa.gov/

People who are hearing impaired may call
Social Security's toll-free TTY number:
800-325-0778


For more information on this program and how
to apply,

Call Social Security's toll-free number:

1-800-772-1213

 

[Miss Marty]

New Yorkers with Disabilities - Real Property Tax Exemptions

For additional information contact
NYS Office of Real Properties

at (518) 486-5446,

or visit their website at:
www.orps.state.ny.us