Millions of Americans receive financial support through Social Security disability benefits. The monthly payments often provide people living in Illinois with basic necessities. However, Social Security disability benefits don’t always go to the most deserving recipients. Recently, a 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to theft and fraud for stealing close to $42,000 in disability benefits. Federal […]
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Man Admits to Stealing Thousands in Disability Benefits
Posted on February 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Long Waiting Period for Those Applying for SSDI
Posted on January 25th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Individuals who can no longer work because of an illness or injury often find Social Security disability benefits to be hugely beneficial. However, millions of Americans are waiting to be approved. According to one news source, there are currently 1.8 million pending claims. The millions who are waiting to be approved for Social Security disability […]
Man Could Spend Time Behind Bars for Stealing Disability Benefits
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
As written about in last week’s post, Social Security disability benefits are intended for those who are fully disabled and completely unable to work. However, there are people in Illinois and elsewhere who take advantage of the system. Recently, one man admitted to stealing close to $90,000 in Social Security disability benefits. The 55-year-old man […]
Illinois Social Security Disability Ranks High
Posted on December 22nd, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
Some citizens from Illinois rely primarily on Social Security benefits. The number of people relying on Social Security Disability benefits across the nation is at an average of 16. 7 percent, according to public record. West-central Illinois residents receive a higher percentage than the rest of the state and the nation, averaging 20 percent. This […]
Disability Benefits Recipients May Need Extra Help
Posted on December 14th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
For many people living in Illinois, their Social Security disability allowance is all that keeps them alive. Many times these benefits are used for basic necessities, such as rent, food and heating bills. Many of those living on SSDI benefits are doing so because a serious illness or injury didn’t allow them to continue working. […]
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