Income While on SSI

SSI is an asset and income-based disability program. In this blog post I will focus on the income limitations of such a program. There are two types of income for SSI purposes; Earned Income and Unearned Income. Earned Income would be considered any income that you...

March MPES Newsletter

Every quarter we share a newsletter that includes articles with information to help clients and those on Social Security benefits. Our March newsletter is full of valuable information, on various topics, as you navigate the Social Security world. Click on the link or...

Disputing an SSI or SSDI Overpayment

Steps to take when you find yourself in an overpayment In our last blog we covered how to avoid an overpayment. Now we will show what steps to take if you are in an overpayment. Appeal – If you were not actually overpaid, or if the amount is wrong You should file an...

Career Fair—What is THAT?

For many of our clients, and anyone on Social Security Disability benefits, the Ticket to Work (TTW) Program offers resources and assistance to beneficiaries. The program is designed to help beneficiaries achieve employment, increase their income, and fulfill their...

Tips for ABLE Accounts

A while back we posted a blog on ABLE accounts, you can check it out here https://mpes.net/achieving-a-better-life-experience/ for more details. Recently, Choose Work posted about ABLE accounts as well. Here are some additional tips from SSA on opening an ABLE...