disability
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Social Security Accelerates Access for Individuals With Severe Disabilities
The Social Security Administration has added 14 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, allowing eligible disability applications to be fast-tracked. Understanding the list and using the correct condition name when applying may help eligible applicants receive a decision sooner.
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Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort
Originally posted to the Social Security Matters Blog on December 16th, 2024 An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier. Following up on an announcement earlier this year, the simplified online application is part of the agency’s overall commitment to improving access to our benefits…
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Penny Forward Leads the Way: Simplifying Social Security for the Blind Community.
Minneapolis, MN – As the nation pauses to reflect on our independence, Penny Forward INC, a grass-roots Minnesota 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce the launch of its latest financial literacy course specifically tailored for the blind community. Titled “Simplifying Social Security: A Basic Introduction to the Social Security Administration and Programs it Offers,”…