Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
In illinois, there are a number of state funded assistance programs. If you are awarded SSI you may be eligible for cash and medical assistance through Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD). To receive this assistance you must meet certain requirements such as...
In the last few weeks, Social Security implemented one of its biggest rule changes in years, that is already seeing more claimants approved at the hearing level more quickly. It’s a pretty simple change with big consequences. Up until now, part of the disability...
One thing many clients tell me led them to apply for disability is that there are simply no jobs where they live. This is especially true for claimants who live in rural areas where the only employer may be a gas station or grocery store with lifting or standing...
A large percentage of people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits receive a denial. They may have to appeal to obtain the SSDI benefits they need to pay their bills. People with medical issues severe enough to apply for SSDI benefits...
When you're grappling with a disability that prevents you from working, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifeline. But as you navigate this new chapter of your life, you might find yourself wondering: "Do I have to pay taxes on these benefits?"...
Most people who are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) are in dire need of some financial relief due to their inability to earn an income. Unfortunately, the current system has a five-month waiting period before an applicant can start receiving benefits....
Any worker can suffer an unexpected workplace accident that affects his or her life. Sometimes, this incident can cause permanent injuries or damages. Additionally, individuals who work with hazardous materials may develop diseases. In both scenarios, suddenly, a...
No, both forms of social security cannot be collected simultaneously. If you are collecting early retirement and apply for disability and approved, your benefits will be changed to disability benefits. If you are on disability benefits, once you are of full retirement...
People who cannot work because of a disability may be eligible for federal SSDI, the Social Security Disability Insurance. Seeking these benefits requires going through a complex application. Individuals who have suffered an accident or an ailment that prevents them...
On 6/22/24, the Social Security Administration changed how they determine Past Relevant Work. In the past, the Administration went back 15 years prior to the date of the hearing, or the date last insured if expired, to determine past relevant work. This means at step...
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