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Acronym: SSI
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Supplemental Security Income
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r at least 30 years were raised. Increases were also made to the pensions of 3.8 million widows and dependent widowers. These amendments also established the Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Immigrants who had never paid into the system became eligible for SSI benefits when they reached age 65. SSI is not a Social Security benefit, but a welfare program, because the elderly and disabled |
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Acronym: ALJ
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Administrative Law Judge
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a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge within 90 days of his/her request. In other areas, waiting times of 18 months are not uncommon. After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issues a decision in writing. The decision can be ''Fully Favorable'' (the ALJ finds the claimant disabled as of the date that (s) he alleges in the application through the present), ''Partially Favo |
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