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Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

Updated as of October 11, 2024. What Is It? A Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a document that sets forth steps and resources needed to also an individual to secure competitive employment – to earn enough money that the individual will reduce or eliminate Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or SSDI benefits. Note: PASS plans […]

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Fast Facts About Social Security – SSI and SSDI

Updated as of October 11, 2024. Social Security Benefits What are they? Similarities Differences SSI is a needs-based program Find out more in the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – Fast Financial Facts Bridges Resource Library entry. SSDI is an insurance program Find out more in the SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) – Fast Financial Facts […]

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SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) – Fast Financial Facts

Updated as of September 14, 2024. SSDI in Brief SSDI Disability Eligibility SSDI Financial Eligibility No limitations on Resources Limitations on Income Medical Insurance for SSDI Recipients Please Also Check out the Benefits That May Be Available to SSI and SSDI Recipients Bridges Resource Library entry. Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information Our Accessible […]

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SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – Fast Financial Facts

Updated as of September 14, 2024. SSI in Brief SSI Disability Eligibility SSI Financial Eligibility Limitations on Resources Limitations on Income More Benefits for SSI Recipients Find Out More In the Benefits That May Be Available to SSI and SSDI Recipients Bridges Resource Library entry. Find Out More In the Medical Insurance for SSI Recipients […]

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IRWE (Impairment Related Work Expense) Exclusions for SSDI

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Note: The worker must have paid the expense in order for it to be considered an IRWE exclusion. Categories Download available IRWE Calculation Spreadsheet (two worksheets: SSDI Calculation & IRWE Calculation) Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information Our Accessible web form Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org  Text: Send to: (410) 357-1546 […]