A lot of people don’t know when they can apply, or whether they would be eligible for, Social Security disability benefits. Many are also unsure whether they could receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, and what the differences are between all of these kinds of benefits. Both programs require that an applicant prove that a medical […]
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Number of people on disability surpasses New York population
Posted on July 11th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
It’s no secret that the number of Americans relying on Social Security disability payments has been increasing dramatically over the last few years. But here’s a sobering statistic: The number of people in the U.S. who rely on such benefits has now passed the entire population of New York City. The population of the Big […]
Supreme Court’s decision has disability advocates cheering
Posted on July 5th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
When the Supreme Court ruled on the Affordable Care Act last week, there was a lot at stake for a lot of people. Of course, opinions were often divided by politics, but certain groups likely benefitted from the ruling, and those who depend on disability benefits fall into that category. In a 5-4 ruling last […]
Women see physical and financial risk of disability
Posted on June 28th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
A new study shows that women, apparently more so than men, are quite concerned about the impact a disability would have on their lives, both physically and financially. The study, conducted and released by the State Farm Center for Women and Financial Services at the American College, found that half of women surveyed believe that […]
After man is denied SSDI benefits, friends and family pitch in
Posted on June 21st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
It’s a sad reality, but many people who are unable to work and are entitled to Social Security disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration because their condition cannot be formally diagnosed. One man who used to work as an executive for the Toyota Corporation was forced to quit working when his degenerative […]
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