Other Assistance for People With Disabilities

Living on Disability: 10 Financial Planning Tips

Learn how to live while waiting on—and even after you get—Social Security disability payments.

Can I Get Interim Public Assistance While Waiting for SSI?

Most states offer loans when you apply for SSI if you promise to pay it back with your SSI benefits.

Can I Collect Unemployment While Waiting for Social Security Disability?

Social Security doesn't have a rule against it, but collecting unemployment while waiting for SSDI or SSI disability benefits could come back to bite you.

Financial Assistance While Waiting on Disability

There is help available while you're waiting for Social Security or SSI disability payments, but you have to piece it together.

If I'm Approved for SSI, Will I Be Able to Get Food Stamps?

Food stamps are available through a separate program called SNAP.

Ways to Get Short-Term Disability Benefits

Only a few states provide temporary disability benefits, though workers' comp and private employer-funded disability insurance do as well.

Does Social Security Disability Offer Housing Assistance?

If you're unable to work because of a disability, it might be tough to find affordable housing. Learn about some government programs that can help.

Does SSI or Disability Help Pay Rent, Utilities, or Heating Costs?

While Social Security Disability does not offer specific aid for utilities or rent, you can use your benefit payments for whatever you choose.

Disability: No Health Insurance, No Medications, What To Do?

People who can't work often can't pay for medicines or doctors.

The Disability Exception to the Early Distribution Penalty Tax for Retirement Accounts

If you are disabled and need to raid your retirement savings before you turn 60 years old, you can take money out of your 401(k) or IRA and avoid the early distribution tax.

Coping With a Disability: 9 Ways to Move Forward

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with a disability or have been managing one for some time, there are ways to help you adjust and cope over the long term.

5 Expert Tips for Dating When Disabled

If you have a disability, dating can be especially intimidating when you consider the stigma and negative societal attitudes that people who live with a disability often face. But people with disabilities deserve love and companionship, too.