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What Happens to my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid Benefits if I Travel? By Cameron Lindahl M.S. and Sara Toor M.A. Without providing proper notice, recipients of SSI may terminate eligibility if he/she decides to travel.  This includes taking trips within and outside of the United States.  POMS SI 00501.410 states “an individual is not eligible…

Student Financial Aid and its Impact on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) By Sara Toor M.A. and Cameron Lindahl M.S.  ​Did you know that an individual who is at least 18 years old and receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability can attend school and continue to receive SSI benefits as a student? This…

What are CPT Institute’s Responsibilities as Trustee? By Cameron Lindahl M.S. and Sara Toor M.A Before addressing this topic, it is important to note that books have been dedicated to this sole topic, and those publications are still not entirely comprehensive.  The purpose of this blog is to simply provide a general overview of what…

What is the Hartman Formula? By Sara Toor M.A. & Cameron Lindahl M.S.  ​If you are an Applicant Attorney or an individual that works extensively with individuals who will be receiving a Workers’ Compensation claim, you are most likely aware of the Hartman Formula. For those who are not familiar with the Hartman Formula, this…

What if a Beneficiary Receives a Federal Tax Refund? Sara Toor, M.A. & Cameron Lindahl, M.S.  ​When beneficiaries file taxes they may receive a federal tax refund and even a state refund. According to the federal law, if a beneficiary receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medicaid and receives a federal tax refund, the refund is…