Q: What should I do if I’m expecting my check and some natural disaster disrupts the mail?
A: To avoid this situation altogether, get your payments sent electronically. Direct Deposit and Direct Express are the fast, easy and secure ways to receive your benefit payment. For more information, see www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit
Q: What is the “definition of disability” for children filing for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
A: A child is disabled if he or she:
Has a physical or mental condition (or a combination of conditions) that results in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition very seriously limits the child’s activities; and