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Social Security
Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB) – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of CDB, a federal SSA benefit that provides payment to disabled children of working adults.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Introduction
John Maltby provides a brief overview of SSDI, which is a federal program that provides payment to people with a disability who have a work history.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Introduction
John Maltby provides a brief overview of SSI, which is a federal program to provide cash support for basic needs.
Income & Benefits Overview
John Maltby provides an overview of social security income and public benefits that should be considered when planning for independent housing.
Further Learning
Disability Benefits
Overview of SSDI and Disability Benefits by the Social Security Administration.
My Social Security Account
How-to guide for creating a My Social Security account online.
NLS Disability Information Letters
Catalog of information letters on key benefit and financial topics for people with disabilities, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare.
SSA Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Each year, the Social Security Administration releases information on the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for social security recipients. You can access the current fact sheet at this link.
SSI and SSP Maximum Monthly Benefit Charts
Each year, New York State's Office of Temporary Disability Assistance releases a chart to outline the SSI and SSP benefit levels for NYS residents. You can access the current chart at this link.
SSI Estimator Tool
One of the tools in the CFPB "Your Money, Your Goals" toolkit is a tool offered for calculating SSI payments based upon work income.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Noncitizens
An overview of eligibility for noncitizens to receive SSI benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Supplemental Security Income Home Page
Overview of SSI by the Social Security Administration.