In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, you must have a qualifying disability, have zero or very little monthly income and your Resources and Assets must be valued less than the allowable amount. In 2011 the allowable amount for resources and assets is $2000 for individuals and $3000 for married couples.
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Sara, in El Centro California, asks “If I qualify for Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, will I also qualify for Medi-Cal?”
Medi-Cal is the name of the Medicaid program in the State of California. It is jointly administered by the California State Department of Health Care Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Nancy, in San Marcos, California, asks “Is there a waiting period before I am eligible for SSI disability benefits?”
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has no waiting period. As soon as you become disabled, you should apply for disability. As soon as your claim for SSI is approved, you can start getting benefits.
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Unlike Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), there is no trial work period for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability beneficiaries.
If you are receiving SSI, you may work and continue to receive payments until your earnings, added with any other income, exceed the SSI income limits. If your SSI payments stop, you might still be able to get Medicaid coverage.
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