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If you suffer any type of significant injury, you may be dealing with a disability. For example, maybe you work in a profession where mobility is very important, and you have a broken leg. This condition can keep you out of work for weeks or months, until it heals and...
The answer depends on several factors. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided limited guidance on whether long COVID falls under the umbrella of qualifying illnesses listed by the SSA. However, the government is continuing to evaluate the issue as more...
The Social Security Administration is responsible for the Social Security Disability Insurance program and Supplemental Security Income program. Both of these programs help people who are disabled to get the money they need to survive. One of the primary issues that...
When you got hurt on the job, you initially thought that you’d be back to work soon. You didn’t realize how serious your injuries were or that they’d result in you dealing with a permanent disability. Now, you’ve been unable to work for several months, and you need to...
The Social Security Administration is in charge of determining whether a disability claim will be approved or denied. It makes that decision based on factors in a case such as the person’s medical records and ability to work. In the eyes of the government, someone has...
If you have a disability and receive Social Security Disability benefits, then your children may be entitled to benefits as well. There are several kinds of dependent children benefits that children may receive. They may also be entitled to Supplemental Security...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a difficult and long process. For some people, it takes months or even more than a year before they start getting benefits. Most people have heard at least one story about a qualified applicant who didn't...
A cancer diagnosis is a frightening, life-altering prospect. The moment you get the news, you know your life will be different, and during these uncertain times, you should not have to worry about money. Treatment can be a lengthy process, and both the disease and the...
The Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews of recipients who are receiving disability benefits every three years to determine whether they are still eligible for blind or disability benefits. The review is based upon the type and severity of the...
Fresno residents who have disabilities may be entitled to disability benefits under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs. There are major differences in the eligibility requirements and benefits for these programs.SSI benefits are...
