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10 Things You May Not Know About Long-Term Disability in New York
An illness or injury can result in a disability that prevents you from working. It can be very frustrating and frightening to know that you will not be able to earn an income to support your family and yourself. In New York, most employers are…
SSD Claimants Routinely Wait Four Years for Benefits
How can I speed up the SSD claims process? A New York resident recently reached out to the media to reveal his horrific experience in seeking Social Security Disability benefits. The Southtowns resident applied for SSD benefits four years ago. He suffers from a terminal…
Work Credits for SSDI
How many work credits do I need to receive SSDI benefits? It is estimated that approximately 56.7 million people have a disability in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. For those with a serious disability, holding a job may become impossible,…
Can A Disabled Person on SSDI Have An S-Corp or LLC?
One of the many concerns that clients seeking disability benefits have is what to do with their business interests. They are concerned that they will not qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) if they have any significant income or assets. The good news is…
SSD and Mental Illness
Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits for depression? It is believed that one in five Americans suffer from some form of mental illness, according to reports by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Common mental illnesses include depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.…
Do I qualify for Disability Insurance if I am Self-Employed?
I am Self-Employed in New York – Do I Qualify for Disability Insurance? When you are self-employed, you have to take care of all the things an employer would handle for you. You set up your own retirement account and buy your health insurance. Do…
Can I be Fired While on Long Term Disability?
You have suffered a severe illness, disease, or injury that has caused you to be away from work on long-term disability (LTD). In addition to dealing with your ongoing health issues and the resulting changes to your life, you are probably stressed out over whether…
Preparing for the SSD Hearing
What will happen during the SSD hearing? The fact is that over half of all SSD claims will initially be denied. If your initial claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. In New York and many other states, you may be…
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
Who is eligible for SSI benefits? The Supplemental Security Income program or SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration. It provides monthly benefits to disabled, blind, or elderly individuals that have few resources and a limited income. For struggling individuals, SSI benefits can be…
Wait times for Social Security benefit appeals leave people in limbo
The radio program Marketplace recently featured a story about the backlogs for Social Security Disability Insurance applicants that in some cases have gone on so long the applicant died before ever receiving benefits. In fact, in 2016 alone about 7,400 people died waiting for their…
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