Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Legal Resources
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A Special Exam Is Needed For Your Disability Claim
This leaflet tells you about the special examination or test that is needed for your disability case. If you have any further questions after reading this, call the phone number shown on the letter you received notifying you of the examination. Content Detail
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- Social Security Administration
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- Spanish / Español
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Disability Determination Services: Answers to Frequently Asked Question
This is the agency that is reponsible for making decisions regarding persons applying for Social Security disability benefits in Texas. Content Detail
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- Texas Rehabilitation Commission
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Help for Caregivers from TDoA and the Area Agencies on Aging
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- Texas Department on Aging
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How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits
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- Social Security Administration
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Kincare Primer
This primer provides information to families, headed by a relative who are not involved with CPS, about their rights and responsibilities. Content Detail
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- Texas Legal Services Center
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Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide
Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs. Content Detail
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
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Services Available Through Area Agencies on Aging
The Texas Department on Aging (TDoA) has many ways of helping older adults, their families, and caregivers. With a single toll-free phone call (1-800- 252-9240) you can connect with the nearest of our 28 affiliated Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) statewide. Knowledgeable AAA employees will then help you obtain the assistance you need from our Aging Network or from other public and private organizations. Content Detail
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- Texas Department on Aging
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Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. PDF
Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). Content Detail
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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- Spanish / Español
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Social Security Disability Benefits
Who should read this booklet? You should, if you want to know more about the various kinds of disability benefits available from Social Security. This booklet will tell you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. Content Detail
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- Social Security Administration
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- Spanish / Español
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Social Security Updates
This update provides new information for many items such as Social Security taxes and benefits. Content Detail
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- Social Security Administration
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- Spanish / Español
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Social Security: A "Snapshot"
This factsheet provides a snapshot of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare programs. You can find specific information about these programs by visiting www.ssa.gov on the Internet or calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, to ask for other Social Security publications or to ask to speak to a Social Security representative. Content Detail
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- Social Security Administration
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- Spanish / Español
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Social Security: Understanding The Benefits
Whether you're young or old, male or female, single or with a family--this booklet is for you and about you. That's because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. Chances are you're either paying Social Security taxes or getting Social Security benefits--or you're related to someone who is. Whatever your situation, this booklet has information you will find helpful and useful. It was prepared by the Social Security Administration and tells you what you need to know about Social Security while you're still working and what you need to know when it's your turn to collect benefits. It also provides an overview of Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Content Detail
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- Social Security Benefits
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SSDI Social Security Disability PDF
SSDI is a payment that is made from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people who have a severe medical condition that prevents them from working. Content Detail
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- Partnership for Legal Access
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SSI (Supplemental Security Income) word
SSI is a federal program that provides extra money (?supplemental income?) each month to people who qualify. Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
