Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
After closing hearing offices to the public in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Social Security finally began offering limited in-person hearings this summer. I’ve since attended two of these hearings at different offices in Illinois and can report that they...
Most people think of Social Security disability as an ongoing program where claimants receive benefits until death or retirement, but that isn’t always the case. In order to qualify for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires an individual to...
Suffering a debilitating injury or illness can be a challenging experience. One of the most devastating consequences for those who are sick or injured is when their condition prevents them from performing a job they've done all their life. Luckily, those affected may...
When an individual suffers a debilitating injury, it is very possible that he or she will also face financial difficulties. For most people, jobs and occupations are the primary way they earn a living for themselves and their families. Becoming disabled can prevent an...
One of the more horrific workplace injuries can be losing a limb either on the job or in surgery following a work incident. In such a scenario, there are multiple factors to consider when pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Once such example from a few years ago,...
If you are hurt while performing services for your Minnesota employer, it may be possible to collect workers' compensation benefits. Ideally, you will report the injury to your employer and seek treatment as quickly as possible. It is also important to file your claim...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments cannot be garnished by either the federal government or creditors. However, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments can sometimes be garnished to pay a debt. Your SSDI payments can be garnished to pay federal...
SSI payments are paid on the first of each month. For SSDI, you are paid based on the day of the month you were born. If you were born on the 1st through the 10th of the month, you will be paid on the second Wednesday of the month. If you were born on the 11th through...
Has your disability derailed your financial stability? Between mounting medical bills, utilities, rent, food, gas, childcare, car loans, and more, being unable to work to pay these off can feel like an incredibly heavy weight. Some resources are out there to assist...
Many people wonder if mental health conditions alone can be disabling according to Social Security rules. The answer? YES. Mental health conditions are most certainly disabling in some circumstances! Whether you suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized...
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