This past Monday, our nation celebrated Veteran’s Day. A Chicago celebration of their service and sacrifice included a tribute at Soldier Field. It’s an excellent time to note that active military personnel receive expedited service when applying for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration says any member of the military who became disabled […]
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SSDI applications by disabled service members are expedited
Posted on November 15th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
It might be difficult to obtain but SSD is worth the hassle
Posted on November 1st, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Frequent readers of our blog don’t need to be reminded about the number of problems that can arise when applying for benefits. We realize though that not everyone is a frequent reader and might be new to this blog. That’s why we wanted to focus this week’s post on disability benefits and point out a […]
New rule: In-home care providers to receive higher pay
Posted on September 20th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
People who receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income often have to coordinate their Medicare and Medicaid benefits, as well as make certain they receive any necessary in-home care. Illinois residents who are approved for SSD benefits can usually start receiving Medicare benefits two years after the SSD benefits start. SSI recipients may […]
Kids familiar with disabilities are less apprehensive about them
Posted on September 6th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
There are some people in the nation who attach a negative stigma to the words disability and disabled. In most cases, this is because an individual has anxieties when it comes to people with disabilities. This is especially true in our society when it comes to mental conditions. Because of how these conditions are portrayed […]
Why aren’t more people taking advantage of Ticket to Work?
Posted on August 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Have you heard of the Ticket to Work program? If you’re new to our blog or are not familiar with the Social Security Disability system, chances are you may not have heard of it. Offered by the Social Security Administration, this program offers individuals with a disability the chance to reenter the workforce while still […]
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