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FAQs About SSA’s Compassionate Allowance Disability Program
The typical timeframe from filing for Social Security disability benefits to approval can be long for any applicant; the process has a devastating impact on people with the most severe ailments and terminal illnesses. Recognizing how delays can lead to tragic results, the Social Security Administration (SSA) created its Compassionate Allowance program to expedite… Read More »
Can I File a New Social Security Disability Claim After a Denial?
Even if you receive bad news through a denial of your disability claim, it’s important to realize you still have options. The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t place a limitation on the number of times you can apply, but you should note that there are different strategies to pursuing your claim. On the one… Read More »
Increased Threat of Injuries for Maryland Road Construction Workers
Road construction is a very valuable, essential service, so it’s a very rewarding occupation for workers who enjoy high job satisfaction. However, the workplace environment is also a very dangerous one. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hazards present on road construction sites are among the top contributing causes… Read More »
5 Helpful Resources for Maryland Residents with Disabilities
As people across the globe deal with implications of the COVID-19 virus, there are some serious consequences that affect individuals closer to home in Maryland. Those suffering from disabling medical conditions face greater challenges as it is, and this stress is only worse under emergency circumstances. Fortunately, if you’re already receiving Social Security disability… Read More »
Tips for Spending Your Social Security Disability Benefits Wisely
It’s such a relief when you receive the good news that your application for Social Security disability benefits was approved, and you’ll be receiving crucial financial support within a short amount of time. However, you should bear in mind that your payments are intended to cover your basic needs. Though there are no restrictions… Read More »
FAQs about Representative Payees for Social Security Disability
If you currently receive benefits or have just been approved under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, you may recognize the term “representative payee.” It refers to a person who assists the recipient of SSDI or SSI benefits with managing the funds, from depositing the checks to making… Read More »
SSDI Versus Long-Term Disability Insurance: Comparing Eligibility and Benefits
There are many misconceptions about how disability insurance works, but one of the most common ones is that the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and private long-term disability (LTD) insurance are the same. The problem is that it could lead you to believe that you don’t need private LTD insurance, such as a… Read More »
The Going and Coming Rule in Maryland Workers’ Comp Claims
Motor vehicle crashes are among the top causes of fatalities and injuries in the US, and they’re just as much of a threat at work as they are when you’re driving for personal reasons. Data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents rank first or second as the… Read More »
A Look at the Four Levels of Social Security Disability Appeals
Once you’ve completed the proper paperwork for Social Security disability benefits and submitted necessary information to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may think that your application will be approved shortly thereafter. However, the opposite is true in most cases. According to the Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program,… Read More »
