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Questions To Ask Yourself About SSDI Eligibility
Of the two federal disability programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), only one takes into account your work history when assessing whether you qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the plan for individuals who have accumulated a certain number of credits through employment, and then become unable to work because of… Read More »
Frequently Cited OSHA Standards Affect Maryland Hospital Workers
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with ensuring the safety of millions of US workers in every field, enacting mandatory regulations for employers. The standards across all industries require companies to provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injuries,… Read More »
When A Representative Payee May Be Needed For SSI Recipients
Though there are additional non-medical requirements, only individuals with disabling conditions qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. As a result, the nature of their disability can sometimes make it difficult to manage certain financial matters. To ease this burden, the Social Security Administration (SSA) program for SSDI/SSI… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits For Head Injuries
Head injuries are among the most severe forms of trauma from Maryland workplace accidents, and they occur more frequently than you might think. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 68,170 total reported cases of head trauma nationwide, including injuries to the eyes and neck. This figure represents just 6… Read More »
4 Application Stages When Filing For SSDI/SSI Benefits In Maryland
As you are looking into applying for either of the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability programs, you have probably already discovered that the process is complex. For both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs, you must show that you suffer from a disabling medical condition that prevents… Read More »
Proposed Change To In-Kind Support And Maintenance For SSI
The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers critical financial support for adults and children with disabling medical conditions. However, as you know, the amount you receive once approved for benefits is hardly a windfall. It is important to make every penny count and, fortunately, a welcome change may be on the horizon. Under a… Read More »
Tips For Your First Doctor’s Appointment After A Maryland Workplace Accident
Getting hurt in a workplace accident will probably be one of your worst on-the-job experiences, but there is one factor that might reassure you when things seem rather chaotic. Under Maryland’s workers compensation statute you are allowed to visit your own doctor for treatment. This gives you some comfort compared to being forced to… Read More »
Applying For Social Security Disability After Age 60
There are considerable challenges when applying for Social Security disability benefits at any age, but the complexities certainly increase as you get older. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the medical requirement remains the same no matter how old you are. Rules set by the Social Security Administration (SSA) state that you… Read More »
Four Tiers For Permanent Disability In Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cases
Employees in any industry can suffer from work-related injuries, and sometimes an on-the-job accident is so serious that it causes permanent damage to the human body. As you may already know, the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission pays monetary benefits to qualifying employees who are hurt in workplace accidents. When you suffer such extensive injuries,… Read More »
Long-Term Disability Rights You Did Not Know You Had Under ERISA
Long-term disability insurance provides a much-needed source of financial support if you are injured or suffer from an illness that prevents you from working. As you can guess, there are many statutes and regulations that cover LTD policies. An important one is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which applies to many people… Read More »
