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Disability Assistance
wheelchair

Example Benefit:

Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Family
family

Example Benefit:

Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits

Insurance
umbrella

Example Benefit:

Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Medicare
blue cross

Example Benefit:

Social Security Medicare Program

Retirement
rocking chair

Example Benefit:

Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits

Spouse & Widow(er)
spouse

Example Benefit:

Social Security Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits

Supplemental Security Income
wallet

Example Benefit:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Veterans
Veterans medal

Example Benefit:

Special Benefits for Qualified WWII Veterans