Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured" meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.

We also recommend using the Social Security Administration's screening tool to help identify all the different Social Security programs for which you may be eligible.

Document related to Social Security are grouped below:

Legal Education

  How Can I Resolve Benefits Disputes? - If you have a problem with receiving benefits, you have a right to ask for a state hearing.  

  Social Security Benefits For People With Disabilities - Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you if you are "insured" meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.  

  Social Security Disability - Frequently Asked Questions - Have questions about social security benefits? Find answers to a variety of questions here. 

  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Unlike Social Security benefits, SSI benefits are not based on your prior work or a family member's prior work. To get SSI benefits, you must be disabled, blind, or at least 65 years old and have "limited" income and resources.  

  Wage Garnishment - This booklet from the Ohio State Legal Services Association introduces wage garnishment and discusses when it is appropriate to challenge and avoid it. 

  Apply For Social Security Benefits Online - The Social Security Administration provides a way for you to apply for social security benefits online. The website also lets you see if you are eligible for benefits, as well as allowing you to check the status of your application online. 

  Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.  

  Seguro Social en Espanol - Informacion acerca de seguro social. Las publicaciones de Seguro Social pueden imprimirse en dos formatos; uno en formato de documentos portátil (.pdf).  

  Social Security Office Locator - Simply type in your zip code to find the Social Security Administration office nearest to you.  

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Earned Income Tax Credit
 Ohio Works First
 WIC
 Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
 Food Stamps
 Veterans Benefits
 Disability Assistance
 Employment
 Housing
 Healthcare

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