Study Guide For Advocacy level 3

SSI Programs

100

What are the two programs that the Social Security Administration offers? 

SSI and SSDI

200

What do these two programs provide?

 Benefits to people who have developed a disability or who are blind, and who are “insured” by workers' contributions to the Social Security trust fund.

300

Does Supplemental Security Income pay benefits based on financial need?

Yes

400

You cannot exceed ___________________as an individual if you receive SSI

$2,000.00

500

How do you apply for SSI?

Go online at the social security website or schedule an appointment at your social security office

SSI

100

Can you appeal if you are denied Social Security the first time?

yes, you have 60 days to appeal a social security denial

200

How do you qualify for social security if you are disabled? 

• Your medical condition has lasted, or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
• Your medical condition falls under, or equals an impairment listing in the SSA’s Blue Book.

300

List 3 medical conditions that social security would consider a disability

Autism-Spectrum disorder, Intellectual Disability, and ADHD

400

What are 3 documents that Social Security needs from you to qualify for SSI?

Document of your medical condition,  your social security card, and identification (state ID, drivers license and passport)

Paycheck

100

What do you write on your paycheck stub?

Paid Once Monthly and Social Security Number

200

How do you report your wages to social security?

Mail in the paycheck stub

300

When do you report your wages to social security? 

Sixth day of the month after you get paid

400

Who is the wage earner when you report your wages to SSI?

Yourself

500

You receive $400.00 for the gross wages and $943.00 for the Unearned Income 

1. What amount would be your SSI benefit check after completing the formula online? 

2. What amount would be your total gross monthly formula after completing the formula online?

3.  What is the federal benefit rate? 

1. $400.00-$20.00=$380.00-$65.00=$315.00

2. $315.00

3. $943.00

4. $943.00-$157.50=$785.50

Income

100

What is earned income?

Wages, and net earnings from self-employment

200

What is unearned income?

Income that is not earned 

300

What are 2 examples of unearned income?

Social Security Income, and cash from friends and family

400

What are 2 examples of earned income?

Paycheck, money from sheltered workshops, and wages from self-employment

Paycheck

100

When do you receive your paycheck each month?

15th of every month

200

Why is it important to have a copy of your paycheck stub each month, if you receive SSI?

You should have a copy in case you do get audited