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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. …

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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 …

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Initial claims for disability insurance are down, but

Belleville, Illinois, 07 Feb. 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims assigned to state Disability Determination Services (DDS) offices fell 15.9% during the COVID-19 era. 19 from April 2020 to March 2021 compared to the same period from 2019 to 2020. However, claims processing times for …

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Notification of Social Security disability insurance debt overpayment discourages recipients from working

A new study finds that Social Security disability insurance recipients who are notified of a work-related overpayment debt report a 4-8% drop in their work within two months of being notified. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) overpayment debt can cause undue hardship for SSDI recipients, increase administrative costs for the …

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Georgia bill providing mental health treatment passes

House Bill 853 will provide mental health treatment alternatives to incarcerated people. ATLANTA — Georgia State Representative Sandra Scott wants to make mental health treatment more accessible to people incarcerated in Georgia. The bill, HB 853, would provide an alternative to imprisonment for offenders struggling with mental illnesses. According to …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

It can depend on two things: the type of disability benefit you receive and your overall income. Social Security operates two benefit programs for people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI). SSI is cash assistance for disabled, blind and elderly people with low incomes …

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The 5 Best Disability Insurance Companies of 2022

insurance provider Why we chose it Average monthly premium North West Mutual Best overall $122.39 Broken Best budget $9 Omaha Mutual Best Short Term Disability Insurance $93.90 Guardian Best long term disability insurance $137 Assurance Ideal for high-risk professions $94.01 final verdict Your insurance needs dictate which provider is right …

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Can you get both SSDI and SSI disability benefits?

Yes, you can benefit from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) at the same time. Social Security uses the term “concurrent” when you are eligible for the two disability benefits it administers. However, receiving SSDI benefits may reduce your SSI payment or make you ineligible. This …

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Everything you need to know about disability insurance

The average American probably knows very little about how to claim it, the different types … [+] available and resources designed to facilitate the application process Pexel For most people, the term “disability insurance” conjures up images of accidents and worst-case scenarios, things you don’t anticipate. One result: The average …

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Obtaining Social Security disability insurance benefits is

Belleville, Illinois, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – As the United States emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, the country is beginning to understand the long-term impact on people with disabilities. Whether they are dealing with the after-effects of COVID-19, delayed medical treatment, accidents or progressive illnesses, even more people with …

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Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is

Belleville, Illinois, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the United States emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, the country is beginning to understand the long-term impact on people with disabilities. Whether facing the after-effects of COVID-19, delayed medical treatment, accidents or progressive illnesses, even more people with serious physical or …

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Which automatically qualifies you for disability benefits

This question doesn’t have a definitive answer, but the closest thing you’ll find is the Social Security Blue Book. This online compendium, also known as the Social Security Disability Assessment, lists physical and mental health conditions that automatically qualify you as being medically eligible for disability insurance. Social Security (SSDI) …

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What automatically qualifies you for disability benefits

This question doesn’t have a definitive answer, but the closest thing you’ll find is the Social Security Blue Book. This online compendium, also known as the Social Security Disability Assessment, lists the physical and mental health conditions that automatically qualify you as meeting the medical requirements for disability insurance. Social …

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Guide to Disability and Psoriatic Arthritis Benefits

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a condition that can be particularly debilitating and painful, causing intense flare-ups that cause inflammation of the joints. This can make mobility difficult, if not impossible. Not surprisingly, it can affect the ability to work, regardless of your occupation. Although people with PsA can have long …

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Social Security Disability Benefits and Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the main causes of disability. How Can a Person With Arthritis Claim Social Security Disability Benefits? According to Jim Allsup, the Social Security Administration uses a process called a sequential assessment to determine who will receive disability benefits. Mr. Allsup is President and CEO of Allsup …

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Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance with IBD

In a previous column, I explained how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects invisible disabilities, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and IBD-related disorders and conditions. Under the ADA, employees with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can request workplace accommodations. Even minor adjustments, such as flexible working hours or the …

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Guide to Disability and Type 2 Diabetes Benefits

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way your body metabolizes glucose. Type 2 diabetes can deeply affect many systems in your body. This can lead to serious complications which can affect your ability to work. For example, common long-term complications include: nerve damage (also called diabetic …

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Guide to Disability and Breast Cancer Benefits

When facing a breast cancer diagnosis or already undergoing treatment, your health is obviously the top priority. But making sure you have financial support is also crucial. Disability benefits can give you much needed piece of mind when dealing with side effects of treatment and taking time to heal, but …

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Can You Get Disability Benefits For Osteoarthritis?

If you have osteoarthritis, should you apply for disability benefits? After all, osteoarthritis is a painful, degenerative form of arthritis that can make prolonged physical activity and work difficult, if not impossible for patients. Sometimes the disease becomes so severe and limiting that people with osteoarthritis are forced to stop …

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Do i need disability insurance? | Family finances

Many workers spend years developing their ability to earn a salary. They attend specialized training programs, negotiate salaries and obtain promotions. They attend night classes, work overtime and find ways to make themselves indispensable to their employer. So what if they lost the chance to win that paycheck tomorrow? What …

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LTD benefits can be offset by Veterans Disability benefits

The United States’ first appeals court ruled that an insurer did not violate the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by deducting veteran’s disability benefits from a long-term employer. Disability Plan Benefits (LTD). The plaintiff was first employed by the …

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Determination of social security invalidity insurance

Specific criteria must be met to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The United States Congress has defined disability, for the purposes of entitlement to disabled workers’ benefits, as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which may …

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Here’s what you need to know

In 2007, my quest to regain my sanity was not improving to the point that I could return to work. About nine months had passed since I returned my last freelance writing job. My diagnosis of bipolar disorder had derailed my career. Having worked for the Social Security Disability Insurance …

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Buying tips for disability insurance

As a financial planner, I spend a great deal of my time helping my clients plan for unforeseen events that could affect their financial well-being. Recently, I found myself facing a similar situation. After years of limited mobility, I finally decided to have arthroscopic hip surgery. I had to take …

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