Millions of Britons are not claiming disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and pensioners are the worst affected age group. That’s according to Age UK who say now is the time to do a benefit check. Already 2022 has been labeled the “year of the squeeze,” …
Read More »Improving disability benefits – gov.scot
End fixed-term exams for people with lifelong illnesses. Disabled people with the most serious health conditions will enjoy greater financial security under the Scottish social security system. The Adult Disability Payment will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It will be open to new applications in pilot areas …
Read More »Ontario Greens to expand mental health and addictions care for people with disabilities
TORONTO — Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner today announced his party’s plan to expand mental health and addictions care for people with disabilities. “There is a mental health crisis in Ontario and it disproportionately affects people with disabilities,” Schreiner said during a virtual press conference this afternoon. “Ontario needs to …
Read More »Livingston County Applauds Passing of Veterans Health Care Program
Livingston County supports the recent passage of the PACT (Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act by the United States House of Representatives. The law makes significant strides toward improving access to health care and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits for veterans exposed to airborne toxins while serving in …
Read More »Cryan Bill would increase family leave and disability benefits
Cryan Bill would increase family leave and disability benefits Trenton – State-signature programs for temporary disability benefits and paid family leave would give increased payouts, under legislation drafted by Sen. Joe Cryan, which was approved by a Senate committee today . The bill, S-508, would increase the maximum benefit for …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Timmins
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Sault Ste Marie
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Midland
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »The Royal Canadian Legion writes a letter to the Prime Minister to eliminate the backlog of veterans’ disability benefits
The Royal Canadian Legion, a community support organization for veterans, wrote a letter urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to eliminate the backlog of disability benefits that many of its members are waiting for. John Sluggett, service officer at Victory Legion Branch 317 in London, Ont., says many veterans are in …
Read More »Supreme Court to decide whether veterans who miss disability benefit deadlines will be reimbursed
The Supreme Court will decide whether veterans who missed filing deadlines for disability benefits due to injury or incapacity should be able to claim back pay from their separation from the military. The ruling could potentially give some veterans hundreds of thousands of dollars in retroactive disability payments, a life-changing …
Read More »Should I keep my disability benefits or go back to work full time?
After three years, two rejections, and over 12,000 pages of paperwork, I was approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 27, 2021. I never thought I would see the process end. Given my previous denials, I wasn’t sure how the trial phase would go. I often lay awake …
Read More »Long-time COVID-19 sufferers in capital region plead for treatment
COLONY – It was Halloween 2020 when the first member of the Hogan family fell ill. First, it was excruciating headaches for Rebekah Hogan, a nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. The cause was pretty obvious: Three days earlier, while waiting to get tested for a new N-95 mask, …
Read More »Fargo Clinic uses powerful magnetic pulses to help people with treatment-resistant depression – InForum
FARGO — Sometimes Heidi Ruff feels like Rip Van Winkle. Much like the story of the kind farmer who dozed off and woke up 20 years later, the Fargo woman feels like she’s lost years and years of her life to a disorder. major depression. Since 1996, Ruff says she …
Read More »Six Ways to Get Social Security Disability Benefits Faster
WAITING for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application for disability benefits can be a painfully long process for many. According to the SSA, it usually takes three to five months to get a decision on your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). 1 It is said …
Read More »Cerner Partners with Social Security Administration on Disability Benefits
Cerner announced this week that it has formed a partnership with the US Social Security Administration aimed at speeding up the process of applying for disability benefits. The agreement aims to make the retrieval of secure clinical electronic health records more transparent, the vendor said. “Cerner is proud to help …
Read More »Senate Passes Bill Expanding Health Care For Veterans With Illnesses From Burning Fires
Senior Airman Frances Gavalis, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment manager, throws unserviceable uniform items into a burning pit here, March 10. The Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would provide health care for veterans suffering from illnesses caused by exposure to toxic combustion fireplaces, but some critics say …
Read More »Vet disability benefits for tinnitus and mental health issues may change
Proposed changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating system will result in lower payouts for veterans with sleep apnea and tinnitus in the future, but higher payouts for veterans facing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The changes are part of a months-long review …
Read More »Social Security Disability Insurance: Who can apply for this benefit?
Jhe U.S. government provides assistance to people with disabilities through their Social Security Disability Insurance Plan (SSDI)if they meet certain requirements. However, to qualify for this benefit, your state of health must meet the strict social security definition of disability. In the meantime, to be able to apply for the …
Read More »SSDI: application for disability benefits
Millions of Americans seek disability benefits because they are unable to work. This can take the form of SSI or SSDI, both of which are aimed at Americans with disabilities. The reasons for applying for disability funding may vary, but one thing everyone has in common is that they have …
Read More »Why don’t the feds get disability insurance?
Have you ever wondered why you are not covered by short or long term disability insurance as a federal employee? After all, in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 42% of workers in the private sector had access to short-term disability insurance plans and 34% to long-term plans. …
Read More »Applying for Disability Benefits While SSA is Closed
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in the spring of 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA), along with dozens of companies, were forced to close approximately 1,200 field offices and move thousands of employees to the remote work status virtually overnight. For more than a year, it was unclear …
Read More »Initial claims for disability insurance decline, but processing times increase during the coronavirus pandemic
Belleville, Ill., February 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) assigned to State Disability Determination Services (DDS) offices fell 15.9% during the COVID-19 period of April 2020 at March 2021 compared to the same period from 2019 to 2020. However, processing times for former worker claims increased …
Read More »What to know when applying for disability benefits due to long COVID | WUWM 89.7 FM
Long COVID can occur in anyone who has had COVID-19, regardless of their health status at the time or their age. This is a broad and general term for the debilitating illness that persists well beyond your initial COVID-19 infection, with chronic symptoms ranging from fatigue, brain fog, shortness of …
Read More »Busting 10 Myths About Treating Substance Use Disorders
Myths have helped us understand the world around us. They led to a sense of order in a seemingly random world and established a belief in cause and effect that is the basis of education and enlightenment. But myths can also foster misinformation and superstition that hinder mental, emotional, and …
Read More »Disability benefit assessments and the government’s health and disability green paper
Overview The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) uses third party contractors to provide health and disability assessments to inform benefit decisions. The Center for Health and Disability Assessment (CDHA), a subsidiary of Maximus, holds the contract under which assessments are conducted for various benefits, including Work Capacity Assessments (WCAs) …
Read More »Disability insurance can pave the way to health equity | EBA
The last few years have introduced social inequalities into the active social consciousness of the country. As a result, companies consider their own intrinsic values, the values of their workforce, and the effort they need to put in to align them. At first glance, health equity This seems to be …
Read More »Hundreds of people in Norfolk complain of dental treatment problems
Published: 06:30 27 January 2022 A health watchdog has raised fresh fears over access to NHS dental care, after revealing hundreds of people had made complaints about not being able to make appointments. Healthwatch Norfolk said it treated 401 patients in the county who had difficulty getting dental appointments on …
Read More »The incomplete and dubious assessment of the occupational physician in disability files
A seafarer is under no obligation to obtain a second opinion from his personal physician if the company physician has issued an incomplete and questionable assessment. The Supreme Court reiterated in Joemar Bacabac v. NYK-Fil Ship Management (GR No. 228550 July 28, 2021) the need for the occupational physician’s assessment …
Read More »More Vietnam vets are now eligible for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money
Decades after his deployment to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand in the late 1960s, Army veteran Jim Scott developed urinary symptoms that bothered him enough to go to the doctor. “He asked for a urine sample,” Scott said. “He came back into the room and he said, ‘Guess what? You …
Read More »How Social Security Affects Public Service Disability Benefits
Although no one likes to think about the prospect of becoming disabled, it is important to understand disability coverage under civil service pension programs as well as under the Social Security program – particularly interesting for those which come under the FERS system, but also for many under CSRS. Civil …
Read More »What Are the 5 Types of VA Disability Benefit Claims?
If you are a veteran who suffered an injury or illness in the line of duty, you may be eligible for disability benefits. The amount you receive each month depends on several different factors, including: Your disability rating (a range of 0-100%) How many dependents you are responsible for How …
Read More »Cornies: We Canadians are failing our healthcare workers
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Collectively, as Canadians, we are failing our healthcare workers. Author of the article: Larry Cornies • Special for the London Free Press Publication date : January 15, 2022 • 16 hours ago • 4 minute read • 10 comments (File photo by Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press) …
Read More »California EDD Freezes 345,000 Disability Insurance Claims
California EDD Freezes 345,000 Disability Insurance Claims The California Department of Employment Development announced that it has frozen 300,000 new applications for disability benefits while it investigates possible fraud. There have been an unusual number of new disability claims submitted to the Employment Development Department over the past month, EDD …
Read More »Can I lose my Social Security disability benefits?
After successfully filing for Social Security disability benefits, you may wonder how long your benefits will last. Generally, you are eligible for disability benefits as long as you remain disabled. However, several situations can cause you to lose your benefits. Continuing Disability Review All recipients of Social Security disability benefits …
Read More »MPs win fight with DWP to make disability benefits research public
“We’ve reached the end of the road,” Timms said. “We would have preferred that the DWP had done the right thing and published the report itself, so it is with regret that we now have to take the very unusual step of using our parliamentary powers to obtain a copy …
Read More »Freiman, Lopez & Murphy Bill allowing residents to use disability benefits to pay for transportation costs to governor
Freiman, Lopez & Murphy Bill allowing residents to use disability benefits to pay for transportation costs to governor (TRENTON) – Recognizing the importance of equal access to transportation for residents with disabilities, a law sponsored by Assembly Democrats Roy Freiman, Yvonne Lopez and Carol Murphy would allow the use of …
Read More »DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Soldiers Passes Assembly
DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Soldiers Passes Assembly (TRENTON) – To ensure that all members of the New Jersey State Police retirement system receive the retirement benefits they deserve, Assembly Member Wayne DeAngelo is sponsoring legislation to clarify the eligibility conditions of state soldiers for …
Read More »DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Troopers Passes Assembly
DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Troopers Passes Assembly (TRENTON) — In an effort to ensure that all members of the New Jersey State Police pension system receive the retirement benefits they deserve, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo is sponsoring legislation to clarify the eligibility requirements of state …
Read More »The Impact of Specialized Low Back Pain Treatment on Health Care Costs and Productivity in a National Cohort
This article was originally published here EClinicalMedicine. December 24, 2021; 43: 101247. doi: 10.1016 / j.eclinm.2021.101247. eCollection 2022 Jan. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is the most common diagnosis responsible for sick leave, long-term disability benefits, and early retirement. Studies have suggested that the relatively low proportion of patients …
Read More »How to claim up to $ 16,000 in tax credit for childcare expenses in 2021
Child care can be a significant expense. The expanded child care credit for 2021 can reimburse you for 50%. Sarah Tew / CNET A new year means a new tax season ahead – and there are big changes in the child care and dependent care credit this could result in …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits at Midland?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …
Read More »The 7th Circuit confirms the refusal of disability benefits
Indiana woman will not receive Social Security disability benefits after 7e The Circuit Court of Appeal said her illnesses do not limit her, at a minimum, to sedentary work. Plaintiff-appellant Brenda Wilder applied for Social Security disability benefits in August 2016, alleging a disability onset date of October 8, 2015. …
Read More »Pay for child care in 2021? You could get up to $ 16,000 this year. Know everything
Child care costs can be expensive. The expanded child care credit helps cover costs. Sarah Tew / CNET Tax season is almost here, which means it’s time to start putting together all the important documents you’ll need to file your tax return. This includes all of your receipts if you …
Read More »Lack of PCR testing should not impact long-term disability benefits for people with long-standing COVID
As more people suffer from a lengthy COVID and try to access disability benefits, some are asked to prove they were sick, but an Ottawa lawyer says it’s their ability to work, not illness, which ultimately matters. The Ontario government began restricting access to PCR testing last week as an …
Read More »Security for people How relevant is disability insurance or long term disability claims?
As a condition for receiving long term disability benefits, your insurance provider may require you to purchase Ssdi insurance. It is a requirement in many long term disability insurance policies. Check the wording and conditions of your insurance. Your LTD payments may be reduced by the insurance provider if you …
Read More »What is it and how does it pay
Courtneyk/Getty Images When most people talk about Social Security, they’re referring to the program’s retirement benefits, which provide monthly checks starting at age 62 for some recipients. But the Social security program also has a host of other benefits. In fact, the so-called “Social Security taxes” deducted from your wages …
Read More »Major changes to disability benefits this year will allow more people to get financial support
The introduction of Adult Disability Payment and the extension of Scottish Child Payment to children under 16 will lead to a significant increase in the number of people eligible for benefits in Scotland from this year. The Scottish Child Payment will increase to £20 from April, providing increased support for …
Read More »Maine veterans get more dental help
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services has received many requests, especially from families of veterans, for help with dental care. AUGUSTA, Maine – In 2020, just before the pandemic hit, Sarah Sherman was asked to do some research. Sherman is Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ …
Read More »Social security disability benefits for dependents
Hand of senior on a wheelchair wheel Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can pay benefits to family members of a disabled person who is unable to work. Spouses, children, and even ex-spouses of someone receiving SSDI benefits may be eligible for their own monthly payments. Each eligible family member could …
Read More »Notts director of social services welcomes healthcare financing reforms
However, opposition politicians fought back fearing that formula changes and increases in funding ceilings for care would disproportionately affect the poorest residents and only benefit those with more money. in the bank. The government announced its planned social care funding reforms earlier this year which will see £ 3.6million used …
Read More »Can I benefit from a homeopathic treatment covered by the invalidity pension?
THE QUESTION I recently applied for disability benefits because I was unable to work at work due to anxiety. I prefer to use homeopathic remedies prescribed by my homeopath. The insurer denied my claim because it does not recognize natural medicine as a prescribed treatment. What are my options with …
Read More »The truth about DWP disability benefits investigated in new Channel 4 documentary
A new Dispatches documentary investigating disability benefits in the UK has aired on Channel 4. The Truth About Disability Benefits programme, filmed and presented by disabled filmmaker Richard Butchins, investigates a series of unexpected deaths, including suicide, of disability benefit claimants, examining how the failings of the Department for Work …
Read More »DWP PIP warning issued as disability benefit decisions overturned
The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of disposition hearings by the Social Security …
Read More »PIP warning issued as DWP disability benefit decisions overturned
The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the personal independence payment changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of the disposition hearings conducted by the Social …
Read More »4th Circ. Rekindle Disability Benefits From Former Hyatt Chief
By Lauren Berg (December 7, 2021, 9:59 p.m. EST) – The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday relaunched disability benefits for a former Hyatt chief of Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. after suffering a debilitating spinal cord infection, noting that the Chief was unable to hold full-time employment when his benefits …
Read More »East County vet convicted of disability benefits fraud
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …
Read More »Respiratory Illness Draws Attention to Veterans Disability Benefits, Allsup Reports
Air exposure tracking announcements, along with three conditions – asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis – added for VA disability benefits for service in Southwest Asia, signal significant changes Brett Buchanan, Allsup VA Accredited Claims Agent “Clearly, there is interest in better understanding the impact of military service and the development of respiratory …
Read More »What Should You Know About Social Security Disability Benefits?
People with few financial resources who receive SSI are often immediately eligible for Medicaid. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government disability insurance benefit for those who have contributed to Social Security. It is only for those who have disabilities that prevent them from working. If you have cancer, …
Read More »8th Circ. Won’t Ax workers’ disability benefits win
By Rachel Stone (December 1, 2021, 7:50 p.m. EST) – Eighth Circuit confirmed the early victory of a maintenance worker in his lawsuit claiming that a life insurance company violated the ERISA in him denying long-term disability benefits, believing that while the Minnesota Federal Court should not have weighed the …
Read More »Former Dickstein Shapiro lawyer gets disability benefits from Unum
A former lawyer for Dickstein Shapiro LLP obtained disability benefits from Unum Life Insurance Co. of America when an Oregon federal judge applied an “increased level of skepticism” to the insurer’s decision by following the Ninth Circuit directions. Unum’s determination that Alison Gary could recover from surgery and return to …
Read More »Can America Afford to Take Care of Its Veterans?
In taking over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Secretary Denis McDonough, only the second non-veteran and the second person not unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, faced an unprecedented series of challenges for meet the needs of the 19 million veterans alive. The most critical of them can …
Read More »Work part-time when you receive Social Security disability benefits
Yes, within strict limits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will cease if you are engaged in what Social Security calls “substantial gainful activity”. SGA, as it’s called, is defined in 2021 as earning more than $ 1,310 per month (or $ 2,190 if you’re blind). If your income exceeds …
Read More »Atlanta man convicted of stealing veteran’s disability benefits
William F. Dorsey Jr., was sentenced to federal prison for embezzling over $ 150,000 from his father’s beneficiary account funded by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. “Stealing from a disabled veteran who is also his parent is shameful,” Interim US Attorney Kurt R. Erskine said. “Our veterans have served …
Read More »Hawaiʻi launches savings program that protects disability benefits
Governor David Ige on Monday announced the launch of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (Hawaiʻi ABLE) Savings Program, which allows eligible people with disabilities to save money without compromising their federal or state disability benefits. ABLE accounts are established at the federal level and managed at the state level. …
Read More »Applying for disability benefits wasn’t easy, but I did
I will never forget the day I applied for Social Security disability insurance. I remember sitting down at my computer, ready to fill out the long request. Growing up, I was taught to work hard for what I wanted and never to accept handouts. So, as I read the requirements, …
Read More »Skoufis bill to extend disability benefits for military firefighters is enacted – Daily Freeman
NEWBURGH – State Senator James Skoufis announced Thursday that his bill to expand disability benefits for firefighters in the state’s Division of Military and Naval Affairs statewide has been enacted. Skoufis, D-Cornwall, has said for too long that firefighters and training / safety officers employed by the agency have been …
Read More »Long Term Disability Insurance for Income Replacement Explained
Long-term disability insurance offers the most comprehensive income replacement coverage jacoblund / Getty Disability insurance replaces lost income if you cannot work because of an injury or chronic illness. Most employers offer short-term disability insurance, but it’s probably not enough. Long-term disability insurance takes over where short-term coverage and your …
Read More »Leeds woman shares ‘incredibly painful’ disability benefit experience as campaigners call for action
Campaigners say there should be an option for a specialist assessor to review an individual case to prevent millions of pounds from being wasted on correcting bad decisions. Read more Read more ‘It’s very disturbing’ – Courageous victim of hate crime against people with disabilities in Leeds speaks o … …
Read More »Bad Disability Benefit Decisions Overturned Every Minute of the Workday, Activists Say | UK News
A bad decision about disability benefits is overturned every minute of the workday, said a charity that calls on claimants to have access to a specialist assessor. Scope said thousands of people with disabilities are struggling to access the main disability benefit, the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with more than …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits at the Sault?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits in Orillia?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …
Read More »Eligibility and how to claim
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that damages the liver. Some infected people may have severe symptoms that prevent them from working or earning an income. These people are eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they meet the requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability list. Hepatitis C …
Read More »Help is available for Oregon residents in need of Social Security disability benefits
Residents of Oregon can get help for Social Security disability benefits from Harder, Wells, Baron & Manning. People in Oregon whose health issues force them to stop working before retirement age can get crucial support from this disability law firm. EUGENE, OREGON, USA, October 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – When most …
Read More »This team of Ohio lawyers fights the wave of denial of disability benefits
HNB’s Ohio Social Security Disability attorneys help people with health problems get financial assistance, even after their initial denial. The Social Security disability system turns away most people who claim benefits, but disability law firms fight for claimants’ rights. DAYTON, OHIO, USA, Oct. 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Nationally, 79% of …
Read More »Army vet lied about paralysis to get disability benefits, says federal government
William Rich of Maryland was charged last week with wire fraud and theft of government property. Prosecutors say the military veteran has been lying about being paralyzed for more than a decade. Prosecutors say he received more than $ 1 million in disability benefits. Loading Something is loading. An Army …
Read More »DWP: Pip, ESA and other disability benefits could merge under new proposals
Ministers are considering plans to shake up the benefit system for disabled claimants, reports suggest. As first reported by the Mirror, proposals to create a “one-time payment” were outlined in a green paper published this summer. “In the future, we may be looking to create a unique new advantage,” the …
Read More »Financial analyst sues insurers for denial of disability benefits
By Rachel Stone (October 12, 2021, 8:43 p.m. EDT) – Blue Cross Blue Shield and Dearborn Life Insurance were sued Tuesday by a former financial analyst at a Texas credit union who claims insurers violated ERISA when ‘they denied his disability benefits after developing a severe neurological disease. In her …
Read More »Hudson woman pleads guilty to crimes related to Social Security disability benefits | USAO-NH
CONCORD – Jane B. Smith, 65, of Hudson, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to attempted wire fraud and misrepresentation, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, Smith began receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments in 1993. She …
Read More »5th Circ. Insurer backs battle for ERISA disability benefits
By Beverly Banks (October 6, 2021, 8:35 p.m. EDT) – The Fifth Circuit overturned a worker’s victory in a lawsuit accusing Standard Insurance Co. of violating federal benefits law by cutting disability benefits , finding that the insurer had not waived its right to determine the duration of its eligibility …
Read More »Best short-term disability insurance of 2021
Better short term disability insurance Insurance company Why we chose it Maximum monthly basic benefit Elimination periods Aflac Best overall $ 6,000 0 to 180 days, depending on policy Petersen International Underwriters Best high disability limit Not listed, but some examples read up to $ 50,000 Not listed Mutual of …
Read More »Volunteering while on Social Security Disability Benefits
(Photo: disabled here) By Marion Brunken, Executive Director, Volunteer Alexandria and Cendy Molière, Outreach Specialist, Disability Benefits Center Alexandria, VA – When you’re sick and can’t work, it’s easy to feel lonely and isolated. For most people, work is where they find purpose and make friends. When you can’t work, …
Read More »Ex-NFLer settles case for denial of disability benefits
By Morgan Conley (Oct 4, 2021, 5:40 p.m. EDT) – A former Kansas City Chiefs player has agreed to settle his claims that he was wrongly denied disability coverage for a 2014 injury he sustained during his three-month stint in the NFL, according to a voluntary termination offer filed in …
Read More »Baker Donelson’s Legal Secretary Wins Disability Benefits Lawsuit
A longtime legal secretary for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC has won her lawsuit seeking disability benefits from Unum Life Insurance Co. for injuries she sustained in a car crash in 2014, according to a Mississippi federal court opinion. Unum mismanaged Susan Greer’s claim for benefits by analyzing …
Read More »Center for Economic and Policy Research: Disability insurance trust fund coffers fill up as benefits crumble
Targeted information service (press releases) WASHINGTON, October 1st (TNSRes) – The Center for Economic and Political Research issued the following press release: Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) is in good shape with the expected trust fund exhaustion date of 2057, according to the most recent report from the Trustees. But …
Read More »How to Get Rid of Migraine at Work: Treatment and Prevention
Taking pain relievers, avoiding triggers, and having a strong support system can help a person get rid of a migraine episode at work – or at least reduce their migraine symptoms. Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause moderate to severe pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound. …
Read More »Can You Receive Florida Disability Benefits for Workers and Social Security?
After a workplace accident in Florida, an employee can claim Florida Workers’ Compensation benefits and be reimbursed for medical expenses and lost wages. Some injured workers may not realize that they are also eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. You can receive both employee benefits and SSDI benefits …
Read More »What does love have to do with disability insurance?
Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New York Getting married could mean a loss of health coverage, income support, and other essential resources for millions of Americans. For many in the queer community, the …
Read More »What’s love got to do with disability insurance?
Tying the knot could mean a loss of health coverage, income support and other essential resources for millions of Americans. For many in the queer community, the phrase “marriage equality” brings back memories of the decades-long uphill battle that culminated in a landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex …
Read More »Pandemic highlights value and disability benefits for employees
When considering disability insurance, consider integrating it into an employer’s health insurance plan, which can help control costs for both employer and employee. The health implications of the pandemic – both mental and physical – have caused many employees and employers to reconsider the value of their benefits. What was …
Read More »How are social security disability benefits calculated?
Mathematically speaking, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is calculated in the same way as Social Security retirement benefits. Both are based on your record of “covered income” – employment income on which you have paid Social Security taxes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) begins by calculating your average monthly income …
Read More »Kitsap County man convicted of fraudulently collecting $ 400,000 in disability benefits
A Kitsap County man was sentenced Thursday to 25 months in federal prison for fraudulently collecting nearly $ 400,000 in Social Security disability benefits from his brother after his brother disappeared on his way to surrender in Clark County over 30 years ago. Chris H. Sayler, 74, of Olalla was …
Read More »Are long-term disability benefits taxable?
Typically, long-term disability and short-term disability benefits would be taxed every time you file your annual income tax returns. This means that income tax is not deducted when issuing long term disability and short term disability benefits. As of January 2015, Canada Revenue Authority (CRA) requirements state that long-term and …
Read More »Disability benefits must be overhauled to break cycle of poverty
Federal election candidates have said next to nothing on disability issues so far. It is too bad, because there are millions of us who know that Canada can do better for the disabled community. It is time for us to make our voices heard. A good federal disability policy motivated …
Read More »Disability benefits for hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, debilitating skin condition characterized by sores and lumps that form on the buttocks, armpits and groin. Healthcare professionals are not sure what causes HS. However, research indicates a combination of sweat and keratin that clogs hair follicles. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, …
Read More »How changes to the provident fund pension affect approved lump-sum disability benefits
New tax rules on pensions from provident funds and lump-sum retirement payments came into effect on March 1, 2021. Fund members should be aware of the additional implications for approved lump sum disability benefits. At the time of retirement, members of these funds who were under 55 on that date …
Read More »Denying disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico violates equal protection rights, says ABA amicus brief
Home Daily News Denying disability benefits in Puerto Rico… Supreme Court of the United States Denying disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico violates equal protection rights, says ABA amicus brief By Debra Cassens Weiss September 8, 2021, 12:40 p.m. CDT The ABA filed an amicus brief with the U.S. …
Read More »Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Social Security Disability Benefits? Find out here
Photo: pixabay.com If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, you may be wondering if a lawyer is needed. The truth is, it depends on the circumstances of your case. If your Social Security claim has been denied in the past, you’ll need an experienced Social Security lawyer to …
Read More »Is rheumatoid arthritis a disability? Benefits and more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The condition typically causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. However, it can also affect other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system, kidneys, skin, and eyes. For some, the symptoms of …
Read More »Bipolar Disorder: How To Apply For Disability Benefits
If you have bipolar disorder, you may be wondering about disability benefits and what they mean to you. Living with bipolar disorder doesn’t mean the same for everyone – the challenges and symptoms of the disease can be different from person to person. So when is bipolar disorder a disability? …
Read More »Social Security Savings Accounts and Disability Benefits
Yes. If you have Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may have a savings account. However, there might be limits on the amount you can have, depending on the type of disability benefit you are receiving. To be eligible for SSDI, you must have a …
Read More »