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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

How to Apply for SSI and What to Expect

The fifth in a five-part series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores the potential impact of Social Security benefits on young blind/low vision adults. In this last installment of this five-part series, we set forth the process of applying for SSI benefits and what […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

More Than Just Money: Additional Benefits of Getting SSI

The fourth in a five-part series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesday explores the potential impact of Social Security benefits on young blind/low vision adults. Individuals who receive SSI may also be eligible for additional benefits and discounts from other government programs and from private […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

Limitations on Resources for SSI Eligibility

The third in a five-part series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores the potential impact of Social Security benefits on young blind/low vision adults. In this third installment of the series, we review how Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility imposes limitations on resources. What […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

Income Limits for SSI Eligibility

The fifth in a five-part series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explore the potential impact of Social Security benefits on young blind/low vision adults. In this second installment of the series, we explore income and resource limits for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. What […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

Disability Eligibility for SSI

This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explore the potential impact of Social Security benefits and related programs on young blind/low vision adults. In this first installment of the series, we explore disability-related eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). What is SSI? As you may know, U.S. workers can receive monthly “Social Security” […]