Government Benefits
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The federal and state governments provide:
- Health insurance through Medicare, Medicaid and through the Veterans Administration.
- Disability income safety nets in some circumstances through Supplemental Security Income.
- A food stamp program.
- Assistance with returning to work.
- Federal employees' benefits.
- Benefits for disabled children, spouses and ex-spouses as well as survivors.
If you can qualify for benefits based on disability, now is the time to start laying the groundwork in case you become disabled.
If you are applying for a disability benefit, learn how to maximize your chances of obtaining the benefit, as well as what to do when you receive benefits.
When on disability, an understanding of how to transition back to work and what happens to your benefits is advisable.
