A bill currently pending in Congress could finally reform the Supplemental Security Income program and lift millions of disabled people out of poverty. Unlike the disability insurance program which grants benefits based on the amount of payroll taxes you’ve paid into...
While having a disability does not mean that a person is less than others or unable to live a full life, it can mean that life is more difficult in some regards. In particular, a person’s disabling condition may prevent him or her from being able to hold gainful...
Last month, the Social Security Administration announced a dozen new additions to its list of conditions that qualify for an expedited approval under its Compassionate Allowance rules. The Compassionate Allowance List made up of more than 200 serious or...
When trying to prove anything in life, evidence plays a vital role. The same goes for individuals who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Even if a person has a qualifying disability, he or she would still need to provide the appropriate...
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be devastating. There is currently no cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and you are right to have concerns about your future. Along with approximately 1 million others across the country who have received this...
Developing a serious illness or suffering a disabling injury can quickly turn a person’s life upside down, and the inability to work can set in quickly. While Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can often help qualifying individuals receive financial...
The idea of needing financial assistance from the government does not sit well with many people. Unfortunately, the idea of needing such help often comes with stigma, which could sometimes lead individuals who need Social Security Disability benefits to avoid...
It’s now been well over a year since the Social Security Administration closed its hearing offices due to the Covid-19 pandemic and began holding all hearings over the phone or video, and there’s still no clear timetable for when in-person hearings will resume....
More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, one phenomenon that continues to be overlooked by many people is so-called “long haul Covid.” There’s no specific definition for what exactly constitutes long haul Covid, and it’s unclear even how many people experience it....
Living with a disability can mean different things for different people. Some individuals may have a disability that affects their lives but that can be managed with certain accommodations, particularly in the workplace. Unfortunately, others may experience disabling...
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