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Learn the basics (8)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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Benefits For People With Disabilities
This web site explains all the different Social Security programs that can help you if you are disabled. It explains the difference between Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs and what you need to qualify for benefits under each program. Content Detail
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Comparison of SSD and SSI Disability Benefits
What's the difference between SSD and SSI? Read this article to find out! Content Detail
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Disability Benefits
Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Content Detail
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Know Your Rights: Social Security Benefits
Find out if you qualify for Social Security benefits. Content Detail
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Protecting your benefits
Learn how you can prevent problems that could arise with your public assistance by reading this article. Content Detail
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Tips for Doctors Filling Out Applications for SSI and SSD
This 2-page fact provides helpful tips for doctors when filling out forms from the Social Security Administration to support their patients' SSI or SSD application. You can print out this form and give it to your doctor. Content Detail
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What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits
This 28-page booklet explains in detail some of your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security. It explains what other benefits you may be able to get, benefits for your children, and how often your medical condition will be reviewed. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
Blindness and low vision (1)
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If You are Blind or Have Low Vision: How We Can Help
Information on Social Security Disability benefits and SSI Benefits for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Content Detail
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Claiming your benefits (2)
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Claiming Your Benefits
Read this if you think you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but don't know how to get these benefits. Content Detail
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- Chinese / 中文
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What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits
This 28-page booklet explains in detail some of your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security. It explains what other benefits you may be able to get, benefits for your children, and how often your medical condition will be reviewed. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
Disabled veterans (1)
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Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security Content Detail
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Getting and maintaining Social Security Disability (1)
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How We Decide If You Are Still Disabled
Information from the Social Security Administration on what they look at to decide if you are still entitled to receive social security benefits. Content Detail
Medicare for SSDI recipients (1)
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Extended Medicare (for SSDI Recipients)
Information for Social Security Disability Insurance recipients on how you can continue your Medicare coverage if you become employed. Content Detail
Hearings and appeals (4)
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Appeal a disability decision online
If your Social Security Disability application has been denied, click here to appeal the decision online. Content Detail
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Claiming Your Benefits
Read this if you think you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but don't know how to get these benefits. Content Detail
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- Chinese / 中文
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Have you been denied Social Security Disability or SSI Disability Benefits?
This resource contains general information about what to do if you have been denied SSD or SSI benefits. Content Detail
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Social Security and SSI Hearings and Appeals
A detailed description of what steps to take if you have applied for disability benefits and have been turned down. Read More
Workers' compensation and other payments (1)
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How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
If you receive Social Security Disability Benefits, this fact sheet can tell you how other benefits, such as Worker's Compensation, can affect the amount of benefits that you will receive. Content Detail
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Workers' compensation effect on benefits (1)
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How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
If you receive Social Security Disability Benefits, this fact sheet can tell you how other benefits, such as Worker's Compensation, can affect the amount of benefits that you will receive. Content Detail
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Representative payees (2)
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How do I get a representative payee for my social security benefits?
Information about representative payees for Social Security or SSI benefits in a simple question and answer format. Content Detail
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Your Rights As A Person Who Gets SSI or SSD through a Representative payee
Explains what a representative payee is, who needs one, what their duties are, and how to receive benefits directly if a representative payee is no longer necessary. Content Detail
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Social Security benefits and incarceration (1)
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What Prisoners Should Know About Social Security
Explains how prisoners who are about to be released can get back on benefits if they received benefits before incarceration, and how they can apply if they are seeking benefits for the first time. Content Detail
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Social security disability benefits and working (1)
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How Will My SSD Benefits Be Affected if I Take a Job?
This fact sheet explains the effect that working might have on your Social Security Disability Benefits. It explains the trial work period, whether you will still qualify for Medicare, and how to get your benefits back if you lose or quit your job because of your disability. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
I need an interpreter (2)
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If You Need An Interpreter
We provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business. These interpreter services are available whether you talk to us by phone or in the Social Security office. Click to learn more. Content Detail
Working and Social Security disability (4)
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Expedited Reinstatement of SSDI or SSI Benefits
A disabled individual who is terminated from payment of benefits solely because their work activity exceeds SGA level, may be reinstated without having to file a new application under the expedited reinstatement (EXR) program. This article explains how EXR works. Content Detail
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How Will My SSD Benefits Be Affected if I Take a Job?
This fact sheet explains the effect that working might have on your Social Security Disability Benefits. It explains the trial work period, whether you will still qualify for Medicare, and how to get your benefits back if you lose or quit your job because of your disability. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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2019 Red Book
The Red Book is a general reference for the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who help people with disabilities. Content Detail
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The Substantial Gainful Activity Rule
This article explains Social Security's work incentives program for disabled recipients who want to attempt to return to work. Content Detail
Working and social security disability benefits (4)
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Expedited Reinstatement of SSDI or SSI Benefits
A disabled individual who is terminated from payment of benefits solely because their work activity exceeds SGA level, may be reinstated without having to file a new application under the expedited reinstatement (EXR) program. This article explains how EXR works. Content Detail
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How Will My SSD Benefits Be Affected if I Take a Job?
This fact sheet explains the effect that working might have on your Social Security Disability Benefits. It explains the trial work period, whether you will still qualify for Medicare, and how to get your benefits back if you lose or quit your job because of your disability. Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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2019 Red Book
The Red Book is a general reference for the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who help people with disabilities. Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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The Substantial Gainful Activity Rule
This article explains Social Security's work incentives program for disabled recipients who want to attempt to return to work. Content Detail
Working and SSI (3)
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Comparison of SSD and SSI Disability Benefits
What's the difference between SSD and SSI? Read this article to find out! Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Expedited Reinstatement of SSDI or SSI Benefits
A disabled individual who is terminated from payment of benefits solely because their work activity exceeds SGA level, may be reinstated without having to file a new application under the expedited reinstatement (EXR) program. This article explains how EXR works. Content Detail
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2019 Red Book
The Red Book is a general reference for the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who help people with disabilities. Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
More information (1)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
