Gotham Networking – Long Island Legal Group Meeting
On June 16th, The Long Island Legal Group Meeting will hold a hybrid event. Vincent J. Russo and Crysti Farra will present "What Every Personal Injury Attorney Needs to Know about SSD & SSI"
What Are the Benefits of a Pooled Trust?
For many seniors and individuals with disabilities, a pooled trust can be an excellent option to help them qualify for means-based government benefits, such as Medicaid and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So, what exactly are the benefits of a pooled…
SSA False Accusations Against SSI Recipients
Since 2018, thousands of recipients of Supplementary Security Income (SSI) have been receiving correspondence from the Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely claiming that the recipient owns properties that make them ineligible for SSI. As a result, the SSA has been…
I am Getting a Settlement…What do I need to know if I am on other benefits?
It is so very important to understand the benefits that you are receiving prior to actually collecting the funds that you may be entitled to from a settlement. Benefits The following is a sample of some of the benefits that…
Social Security Disability: It’s a Marathon, Not A Sprint!
This article is written by Crysti Farra, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Social Security, as a program, began in 1935; however, it took more than 20 years before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was added…
Does Social Security Recognize a Power of Attorney?
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are incredibly important for many senior citizens and individuals with special needs. It can be devastating if there is a disruption in these benefits of any kind. In order to avoid disruption…
Key Factors to Consider When Creating a Special Needs Trust
Every trust is comprised of an agreement between two people – a grantor who is donating funds to the trust, and a trustee who manages the donated funds as outlined by the grantor in the trust document. The funds in…
Caution: Crowdfunding Accounts Can Be Detrimental for Someone on Medicaid and SSI
Over the past couple of years, when on social media, I have seen more and more crowdfunding and personal fundraising efforts. Crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe and Kickstarter cut out the middleman of fundraising, allowing the person or organization in…
Do I Qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
Social Security is a retirement benefit for individuals who are working and contributing to the social security system. However, it also has a benefit for disabled workers and disabled individuals. Supplemental Security Disability Social Security Disability (SSD) is a plan…
Am I Entitled to Supplemental Security Income?
The Supplemental Security Income program, known as SSI, is a federally administered program.
Unlike Medicare or Medicaid, SSI is a federal welfare program that pays monthly cash benefits to individuals who fall within 1 of 3 categories: