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	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. By: Texas Lawyers Care


	A Special Exam Is Needed For Your Disability Claim (Separate Website) This leaflet tells you about the special examination or test that is needed for your disability case. If you have any further questions after reading this, call the phone number shown on the letter you received notifying you of the examination. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Disability Determination Services: Answers to Frequently Asked Question (Separate Website) This is the agency that is reponsible for making decisions regarding persons applying for Social Security disability benefits in Texas. By: Texas Rehabilitation Commission


	How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits (Separate Website) By: Social Security Administration


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Kincare Primer (Separate Website) This primer provides information to families, headed by a relative who are not involved with CPS, about their rights and responsibilities. By: Texas Legal Services Center


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide (Separate Website) Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs. By: Texas Young Lawyers Association


	Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2011 (Separate Website) By: Social Security Administration


	Social Security Disability Benefits (Separate Website) Who should read this booklet? You should, if you want to know more about the various kinds of disability benefits available from Social Security. This booklet will tell you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Social Security Updates (Separate Website) This update provides new information for many items such as Social Security taxes and benefits. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Social Security: A "Snapshot" (Separate Website) This factsheet provides a snapshot of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare programs. You can find specific information about these programs by visiting www.ssa.gov on the Internet or calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, to ask for other Social Security publications or to ask to speak to a Social Security representative. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Social Security: Understanding The Benefits (Separate Website) Whether you're young or old, male or female, single or with a family--this booklet is for you and about you. That's because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. Chances are you're either paying Social Security taxes or getting Social Security benefits--or you're related to someone who is. Whatever your situation, this booklet has information you will find helpful and useful. It was prepared by the Social Security Administration and tells you what you need to know about Social Security while you're still working and what you need to know when it's your turn to collect benefits. It also provides an overview of Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. By: Social Security Benefits


	SSDI Social Security Disability SSDI is a payment that is made from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people who have a severe medical condition that prevents them from working. By: Partnership for Legal Access


	SSI (Supplemental Security Income) SSI is a federal program that provides extra money (?supplemental income?) each month to people who qualify. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Supplemental Security Income (Separate Website) Who should read this booklet? You should, if you want to learn more about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This booklet explains what SSI is, who can get it and how to sign up for SSI. Read this in: Spanish / Español


	What You Need To Know When You Get SSI (Separate Website) This booklet is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The first part tells about your benefits and what you can expect from Social Security. The second part tells what changes you must report. The third part tells you how you can call Social Security toll free to conduct your Social Security business. The fourth part tells how and when to report changes. The fifth part explains some special rules for people who get SSI disability. The sixth part of the booklet explains other things all SSI recipients should know, and the last part provides additional information about SSI eligibility. By: Social Security Administration Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Your Right To Question The Decision To Stop Your Disability Benefits (Separate Website) If you disagree with our decision that you are no longer disabled, you can appeal it. This means we will look at your case again to see if our decision is correct. By: Social Security Administration


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