Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a public assistance program that provides monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (including children) whose assets and other income are below certain limits. To qualify based on disability, beneficiaries must meet a stringent definition that is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. In general, adults must be unable to do any kind of substantial work that exists in the national economy, taking into account age, education, and work experience. Children must have a physical or mental condition that very seriously limits their activities.
In the upcoming economic recovery package, lawmakers have an opportunity to support people with disabilities through reforms to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
The president’s budget proposal is commonly described as a messaging document. Last week, President Trump made his message clear: the wellbeing of 14.6 million children who have disabilities or other special health care needs is not a priority.
On May 30, 2017, CLASP submitted comments to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security on proposed changes to Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
There is widespread agreement in America that individuals who have severe disabilities that prevent them from working should not be left destitute as a result.
National Public Radio (NPR) ran a series about federal disability programs that largely reinforce myths and stereotypes about the programs and the people who access them.
This American Life reported on contractors who are paid by states or counties to assist individuals receiving TANF benefits in applying for SNAP.
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