As the COVID-19 pandemic enters into its second years, there are still many things that we don't understand about the virus. One of those phenomenon is "long haulers." While most people who contract the virus make a full recovery after a few weeks, long haulers...
JULY 2021 UPDATE 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...
Living with a disability that essentially makes it impossible for a person to work can be difficult for any Minnesota resident. Though Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could help individuals in this type of situation, not everyone receives approval of...
If you are suffering from an injury or medical condition that promises to leave you unable to work for at least one year, you likely struggled to figure out how you would make ends meet during that time. This may be especially stressful if your doctor expects your...
Receiving financial help from the government can come as a great relief to Minnesota residents and those across the country who are struggling. In particular, individuals who have suffered an injury or have a condition that is considered a disability may feel grateful...
Not being able to work due to a disability can take a serious toll on any Minnesota resident and those across the country. They may continually find themselves tight on money and struggle to pay bills and meet their needs. Without the ability to generate an income...
While mental health has received a greater focus lately, many people in Minnesota and elsewhere still do not fully understand how certain mental illnesses can affect a person's life. If someone experiences anxiety over certain situations, others may simply think the...
There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Administration refers to one as "Title 2," and the second one is referred to as "Title 16." The standard of proving disability is the same for both types of benefits, however the...
There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Administration refers to one as "Title 2," and the second one is referred to as "Title 16." The standard of proving disability is the same for both types of benefits, however the...
Social Security disability recipients will see their smallest cost of living increase in four years come 2021. In November, the Social Security Administration announced that it was setting its annual cost of living adjustment to benefits at 1.3 percent. For the...