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My husband & I are retired and receive Social Security benefits. I have RA. He has prostate cancer. are we eligible for SSI?

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Reston, VA
March 9
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Yep u sure do and for Disability. SSI AND SSDI. Then u can get Medicare two mths after u get SsDI. I went thru the SSDI and was accepted but it is a lot of work. Get a folder. After you tire of doing something, put it in the folder and forget it. It's heavy unless you are really organized and have all ur documents from birth and if u have your bills to help u remember what u went thru, surgery dates (include when for what). Dr signature. The part that I found easiest and I believe pulls heart strings of reader (as all other is computer put ins) was writing about your pain in depth, describing your day as a person with RA, details about you& your life. Go for it.

March 9
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Are you and your husband eligible for SSI while receiving Social Security retirement benefits?

Generally, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed for people with disabilities who have limited income and resources, and who haven't worked for the required time period to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Show Full Answer

Are you and your husband eligible for SSI while receiving Social Security retirement benefits?

Generally, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed for people with disabilities who have limited income and resources, and who haven't worked for the required time period to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Since you're already receiving Social Security retirement benefits, you likely wouldn't qualify for SSI unless your retirement income is very low and you meet strict financial limits. SSI has specific income and asset requirements that must be met.

However, if your RA significantly limits your ability to work and you became disabled before reaching retirement age, you might have been eligible for SSDI instead. SSDI is different from SSI and is based on your work history.

The best approach would be to contact the Social Security Administration directly to discuss your specific financial situation. They can review your income, assets, and medical conditions to determine if you qualify for any additional benefits beyond your current retirement payments.

March 9

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