The Basics (8)
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Apply Online for Disability Benefits
Social Security offers an online disability application you can complete at your convenience. Apply from the comfort of your home or any location at a time most convenient for you. You do not need to drive to your local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative. Read More
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Disability Benefits
Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Read More
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Same-Sex Couples and Social Security
Read this if you are or were married (OR in a registered domestic partnership) with someone of the same sex AND live in Washington. #7202EN Read More
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Social Security Online - American Indian & Alaska Natives (AIAN) web site
The AIAN website provides basic information and ongoing updates of programs administered by the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). We also provide information on how individuals and tribes or nations can contact the Social Security Administration, ongoing outreach efforts, and links to related federal programs. You may apply online for benefits. Read More
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Social Security Survivor Benefits
When a worker dies, the surviving spouse may be entitled to benefits based on the worker’s earnings record, if you also meet age or other requirements. Publication #7204EN. Read More
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SSA has simplified the waiver process for some overpayments during the pandemic
Learn how Social Security has made it easier for you to ask it to waive (forgive) some overpayments of benefits you received during the pandemic period. #7501EN Read More
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SSA’s Representative Payee Program
To ensure that all beneficiaries can receive their payments and make proper use of funds, Congress has granted the Social Security Administration (SSA) the authority to appoint third parties, known as representative payees, to receive and manage payments when the beneficiary is unable to do so. With Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments on the rise, more seniors find themselves unable to manage their own benefits. Read More
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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. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
Medicaid (2)
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I Have Disabilities and I Want to Work: Benefits Advisors
This publication is for people who live in Washington state, have Social Security disability-based benefits, Medicare, SSI-related Medicaid or long term care services, or other disability based benefits and want to work. Publication #7408EN Read More
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Protecting Resources for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
The countable resource limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and many Medicaid recipients is only $2,000. However, some of these recipients can protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them. Read More
Overpayments (2)
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Fighting an SSI or SSDI Overpayment Notice
Is the Social Security Administration charging you with an overpayment? If so, Social Security believes that you got benefits when you were not eligible to get them. This explains some possible ways to respond to the overpayment notice. #7403EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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SSA has simplified the waiver process for some overpayments during the pandemic
Learn how Social Security has made it easier for you to ask it to waive (forgive) some overpayments of benefits you received during the pandemic period. #7501EN Read More
Social Security Retirement (3)
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How to Change, Remove, or Report a Representative Payee
The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays benefits to certain eligible people, called beneficiaries. If a beneficiary cannot manage or direct the management of their SSA benefits, SSA appoints a representative payee (rep payee) to receive and manage the SSA benefits. A rep payee can be a person or an organization. This publication is for adult beneficiaries and explains how a beneficiary can ask SSA to change or remove a rep payee and how a beneficiary can report a rep payee for misuse of funds. Read More
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Same-Sex Couples and Social Security
Read this if you are or were married (OR in a registered domestic partnership) with someone of the same sex AND live in Washington. #7202EN Read More
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Social Security Survivor Benefits
When a worker dies, the surviving spouse may be entitled to benefits based on the worker’s earnings record, if you also meet age or other requirements. Publication #7204EN. Read More
Solving Problems with SSA (4)
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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 Read More
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Fighting a Termination or Reduction of SSI or SSDI Based on 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 Read More
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How to Fight Your SSI or SSD Denial
Read this to find out what you can do if the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application because they say you are not disabled. If you have been receiving benefits and are notified that they will stop, see How to Fight a Termination of SSI or SSD. #7401EN Read More
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- Farsi / فارسی
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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. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
Special Needs Trusts (1)
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Protecting Resources for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
The countable resource limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and many Medicaid recipients is only $2,000. However, some of these recipients can protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them. Read More
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