Am I eligible for Social Security benefits if there is a warrant out for my arrest or I violated parole or probation?
Social Security will consider you a fleeing felon and ineligible to get their benefits if you have an outstanding arrest warrant specifically for fleeing prosecution or confinement on a felony charge. Read this to learn more. #7405EN
Ask for a waiver when you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you cannot pay back
Read this if you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you can't afford to pay back. You may be able to get Social Security to excuse you from paying it back. #7404EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
Video - Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security
Watch this video to learn about how to apply and appeal for disability at Social Security. This video covers federal laws so the information in it is true no matter what state you live in.
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Will money from a lawsuit affect my SSI and/or Medicaid?
SSI and Medicaid have a limit on how much money you can have in cash on hand or in a bank account. Read this to find out more about your options if you get SSI and/or Medicaid and then you win money in a lawsuit. #7502EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
Video - Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security
Watch this video to learn about how to apply and appeal for disability at Social Security. This video covers federal laws so the information in it is true no matter what state you live in.
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2023
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2023.
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Appealing an SSI or SSDI overpayment notice
Is the Social Security Administration charging you with an overpayment? This explains some things you can do to respond. #7403EN
Ask for a waiver when you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you cannot pay back
Read this if you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you can't afford to pay back. You may be able to get Social Security to excuse you from paying it back. #7404EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Fighting a Termination of SSI or SSDI When Social Security Decides You Are No Longer Disabled
If SSA believes your medical condition has improved, they will send you a written notice that says your benefits will stop (terminate). You may fight the proposed termination by asking for reconsideration. Read this to find out how. #7402EN
How to Fight Your SSI or SSD Denial
Find out what you can do if Social Security turns down your application because they say you are not disabled. #7401EN
Video - Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security
Watch this video to learn about how to apply and appeal for disability at Social Security. This video covers federal laws so the information in it is true no matter what state you live in.
When Social Security ends or reduces your SSI or SSDI for non-disability reasons
Social Security must notify you in writing before lowering (reducing) or stopping (terminating) your benefits. You may fight the termination by asking for reconsideration. You may continue to get the same benefits after the termination date in the notice if you request reconsideration in time. You must request reconsideration within ten days of the date on the notice to keep getting benefits. #7400EN