Are 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 MoreUpcoming Changes to Social Security in January
- 06 Nov 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
We are in the fourth quarter of the year which means this is when Social Security begins announcing changes to any policies or procedures for the upcoming year. People typically tend to pay attention to these announcements because of COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). With products and services...
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...
Read MoreThese Changes to Social Security Take Place September 3rd
- 26 Aug 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration makes changes every year in an effort to keep up with the changing times. They decide which changes are best then they choose a date to implement them. The latest round of changes takes place on September 3rd. We have put together this article...
Read MoreWhat is the Average Disability Payment in Florida?
- 16 Jul 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration spends a portion of their huge budget on paying out disability payments. The program, known as SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), receives 11% of the entire budget of the SSA. The vast majority of money is disbursed to retired individuals. The total amount of...
Read MoreSocial Security Admin Removing Largely Obsolete Jobs from Lists
- 26 Jun 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Do you know any reptile farmers? How about any railroad telegraphers? Chances are that you don’t. The Social Security Administration announced it will be removing a number of largely antiquated jobs from their jobs database which is used to determine what other kinds of work a person applying...
Read MoreWhat Disabilities are Covered Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
- 05 Jun 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In this article, we want to review what a disability is and which disabilities are covered under the legislation known as the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). We will use exact language from actual government documents to further clarify what a disability is and what the government considers...
Read MoreSSA Making Changes to Benefits in Regards to Food Assistance
- 01 Apr 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration has approved a rule change that will prevent food assistance from impacting the amount a person receives in monthly benefits. This rule change is for SSI (Supplemental Security Income). SSI is the program which fills in the gaps for people unable to sustain themselves...
Read MoreMost Common Misconceptions About Social Security Disability (Part 1)
- 14 Mar 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In this article, we want to share with you the most common misconceptions we encounter while working as a Social Security Disability Attorney in Melbourne, Florida. We see them time and time again and think it would be helpful for anyone reading this article. Everyone is Usually Denied...
Read MoreAlcohol Use and Disability
- 15 Jan 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is defined as an uncontrollable compulsion to consume alcoholic beverages. The person is mentally and physically addictive to the substance and sudden abrupt discontinuance could cause serious harm. We all have known someone close to us with this problem. It can ruin lives. So,...
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