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With conditions as potentially debilitating as Migraine disease and other headache disorders, some of us will have to consider disability benefits at some point in our lives.

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. There is often confusion about which of these programs is more appropriate for an individual. Let's take a look at the basics about both programs.

While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program...

Learn more by reading Migraines, Headaches, and Disability Benefits - SSI and SSDI.



Teri Robert
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The generally long periods of time between my Migraines are the result of working with a Migraine specialist to refine my preventive regimen. You can see my current regimen HERE.

 
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Sage
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Great article - very clearly set out, and a useful set of tools for people to see if they would qualify. I've had many people ask me about this.

- Megan


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Personally, this article couldn't have come at a better time!


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