Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Legal Information

• Appealing decisions by the Iowa Department of Human Services

  If your application for Medicaid or other help through the Iowa Department of Human Services is denied or services reduced you can file an appeal. The Appeals Section provides an efficient way of ensuring that persons affected by the Department of Human Services' decisions have access to due process of the law. There is no fee or charge for filing an appeal. Content Detail

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  Iowa Department of Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Applying for disability benefits for adults

  These fact sheets tell you what you should know before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits and what you need for your disability interview. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Applying for disability benefits for your child

  These factsheets tell you what you should know when you apply for SSI disability benefits for your child and what information and documents for your child that you will need for the disability interview. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Benefits for children with disabilities

  This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It is also for adults who became disabled in childhood and who might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Can I get government social security benefits?

  This Web site will tell you if you can get benefits from Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Content Detail

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  U.S. Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Debts Owed to Federal Government Can Be Collected Through Social Security Benefit Checks

  Iowans should know the U.S. Department of Treasury and Social Security Administration are working together to collect non-tax debts owed the U.S. Government. Since May 2001, people who owe a non-tax debt to the U.S. Government are subject to new actions to collect the money. Read More

• Inheritances and SSI

  People who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) know they need to report changes in income and resources to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most people do not think they need to do anything until they actually get the money. If you get SSI and you are going to inherit something, that could create a problem. You could end up having an overpayment or even lose your SSI benefits. Read More

• Property Tax Suspension for People Who Get SSI

  Many people with a disability own or are buying their homes. Iowa law allows people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or State Supplemental Assistance (SSA), or live in a health care facility, to get their property taxes suspended. Read More

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  Legal Hotline for Older Iowans

• Unresolved Court Problems Can Also Cause Problems With Social Security

  Some people who get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may have an outstanding federal or state criminal warrant against them. Their benefits may be suspended. Read More

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