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Budget Cuts Could Be Coming to SSDI
What could cuts to the Social Security Disability Insurance program mean for me? The Social Security Disability program evolved from the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Though the original program contained the term “disability” it did not in…
Can My Employer Demote Me Because I Became Disabled?
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that one in three working Americans will become disabled before reaching retirement age. In some cases, disability results from a workplace injury or occupational illness; in others, it results from an accident outside of work or another illness…
What You Need to Know about the Medical Exam for Social Security Disability
What should I expect during the medical exam for SSDI benefits? Certain applicants for Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits will be required to submit to a medical examination, also referred to as a consultative exam (CE). The medical exam may…
How to Lose at Your Social Security Disability Hearing – Top Behaviors to Avoid
You’ve waited for so long and now, you finally have a social security disability hearing date. Don’t get excited just yet, having a hearing does not automatically mean you’ll be granted social security disability benefits. This will depend solely on what the administrative law judge…
Long-Term Disability Benefits in New York
What is long-term disability insurance? While none of us anticipate becoming incapacitated to the point that we can no longer work, the reality is that thousands of employees find themselves seriously injured or ill each year. The average long-term disability absence from work will last…
What Illnesses/Injuries Are Covered By NY Disability Benefits Insurance?
New York employers are required to offer disability benefits coverage to employees injured out of the job. Employers can obtain this coverage for their employees through an insurance carrier approved by the state’s Worker’s Compensation Board or, if they are large employers, they can seek…
SSDI Benefits for Cancer Patients
Can I obtain SSDI benefits if I have been diagnosed with cancer? Battling cancer can leave you physically, emotionally, and financially drained. Cancer patients may be unable to continue working on a fulltime basis. For individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer,…
Do I Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security is a way for millions of Americans to get financial assistance if they are disabled. However, it is estimated that the Social Security Administration rejects about 57 percent of the applications received in New York. If your application is rejected, there is an…
Do You Qualify for a Compassionate Allowance?
What is a compassionate allowance and how can it help me? Social Security benefits provide much needed financial assistance to individuals with certain medical conditions that limit their ability to work. While SSDI benefits can be life changing, applying for and receiving benefits is often…
Social Security Disability and Epilepsy
Am I eligible to receive SSDI if I have epilepsy? Epilepsy is a serious condition that impacts an estimated three million people each year. Individuals with epilepsy may suffer seizures during the day or while asleep. Their severity and intensity vary depending on the patient.…
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