Do You Need a Disability Attorney for Your Disability Claim
- 20 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A somewhat common misconception among the population is that you need to hire a disability attorney to handle your disability case. This is simply not true. Anyone can file a disability claim on their own. In the modern era, you may even be able to have your hearing...
Read MoreLiving on SSD: Budgeting and Lifestyle Tips
- 24 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security Disability benefits can be make all the difference to someone who is unable to make enough money to support themselves. Whether you’re on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the income is often modest, and stretching it to cover your needs takes...
Read MoreThe Hidden Challenges of Proving an Invisible Disability
- 19 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
There are many disabilities which are not visible to the naked eye. Many ailments are internal or or mental in nature but prevent the sufferer from working just the same. Invisible Physical Ailments People can spot a broken arm or mangled leg by using just their eyes. A...
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
- 03 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, a move celebrated as a victory for public employees nationwide. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two laws that have long penalized public employees who have also received Social Security benefits from other jobs, are...
Read MoreWhat is the ABLE Act?
- 22 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Ten years ago, the ABLE act was signed into law. As you may have guessed, ABLE is an acronym which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The actual full and legal name of the Act is the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act....
Read MoreRevisiting Common Social Security Disability Myths
- 15 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It’s a new year and what better time than to revisit some of the myths regarding Social Security Disability that we hear from time to time. #1 Myth – Benefits are Only for Those Who are Permanently Disabled This is simply not true. The program exists for people...
Read MoreA Disability Attorney Will Not Drag Out Your Case
- 18 Dec 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
An attorney will usually specialize in one or two fields. This allows them to focus all of their attention on these kinds of cases hence they become very experienced and knowledgeable along the way. Each case is unique and even the way certain types of cases are handled...
Read MoreAre People with Autism Covered Under Social Security Disability?
- 25 Nov 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It is now estimated that 1 in 33 people born in 2025 will have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a national average based on all states combined. There are areas of the country where the diagnosis is more common. For instance, in Maryland that number is 1...
Read MoreCan My Child Qualify for SSDI?
- 15 Oct 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security benefits are not limited to adults. If a disabled adult, who qualifies for SSDI benefits, has dependents who completely rely on them for food, shelter & clothing, the dependents may qualify for payments as well. This is called dependent benefits. In other words, the Social Security...
Read MoreHow to Handle Social Security Disability Overpayments
- 07 Oct 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Overpayments can happen anytime money changes hands. This is no different when it comes to payments issued by the Social Security Administration. Sometimes, they error and send too much money or a double payment. What should you do if this happens? Please read on to find out. The...
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