Even if you don’t have your own income, living with someone else who pays for all of your housing or food (like if you live with a sibling for free) could also lower the value of your monthly SSI check. To get a better idea of how much you’ll receive from SSI, here’s our ...
many of whom face significant challenges covering essential expenses like medical care, housing and daily necessities,” said Steve Perrigo, Allsup vice president. “At Allsup, we understand how vital these benefits are, and this increase will help ease ...
with a schizophrenic’s irrational behavior. Because we are familiar with various types of mental illness which affect your mental health, we can assist you. Our firm also knows the importance of receiving a favorable decision, so you or your loved one will have stable housing and will qualify...
Keisha (not her real name), a 27 year-old resident of a particularly impoverished and crime-ridden section of a large city, came to my office for a psychiatric intake appointment. I reviewed her intake questionnaire; under the question “Why are you seeking help at this time?” she wrote:...
Monthly unearned income exclusions include a general income exclusion of $20 per month that applies to non-need-based income. Food stamps, housing and energy assistance, state and local need-based assistance, in-kind support and maintenance from non-profit organizations, student grants and scholarshi...