You’ve FINALLY received your Social Security disability benefits…what a relief! Now you’re getting mail that states your benefits are being reduced…but why?? Disability benefits can be reduced for several reasons, some of the most common of which are Worker’s...
To prevail on a Social Security Disability claim, the claimant must prove an inability to engage in substantial gainful activity, which the Administration generally defines as “work activity that involves doing significant physical or mental activities… [and] is the...
If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...
While the previous Congress passed a flurry of legislation in the closing days of 2022, one issue that again failed to pass was raising the income limit to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Currently, the asset limit for SSI is $2,000 for...
Those who have suffered a broken arm or hand know just how debilitating this type of injury can be. Although some types of fractures can heal rather quickly, in some cases the bones do not heal properly, leaving the injured person with a or permanent disability. When...
The online retailing giant Amazon employs thousands of warehouse workers in Minnesota and around the country, and the results of an investigation being conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reveal that they work in environments that are far...
After you complete an application for Social Security disability benefits, you will be asked to fill out several forms and other paperwork. This includes forms such as the work history report. Although it may be easy to rush through filling out these forms, filling...
As more individuals come to identify as a gender different from the one they were designated at birth, the Social Security administration is starting to catch up to the times with a new policy. If you would like the Social Security Administration to recognize you as a...
Issues surrounding disabilities such as employment rights, accessibility and equal service are obviously important areas of concern to those who have a disability. Businesses around the country must adhere to laws concerning individual rights as well as the Americans...
If you are entitled to financial assistance through the Social Security Administration, it is always a good idea to review your case to ensure that you are receiving exactly what you may be entitled. Any number of issues may arise that might entitle you to increased...