If you live in Philadelphia and have the misfortune of being unable to work because of a medical condition, financial assistance may be available in the form of disability pay from the Social Security Administration. Pennsylvania does have a state-sponsored short-term disability program or a law that requires employers to cover employees under a temporary […]

Medicare coverage extends to those who are 65 years or older. However, it does not mean that those under the age of 65 years never qualify for Medicare coverage. The program also covers people suffering from disabilities and helps them meet their medical expenses. If you are under 65 years of age, you must be […]

New York is one of only five states that provides state-mandated temporary disability insurance (TDI) benefits to workers who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury. The program includes coverage for pregnant and postpartum women. Pregnant women are eligible to receive NY TDI benefit payments beginning up to 4 weeks before […]

If you live in the Oklahoma City area and you are struggling with a disability, you may feel overwhelmed. That’s understandable. Being disabled can be difficult in any number of ways – and certainly, it can cause extreme financial hardship. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be wondering whether or not you […]

If you live in Oklahoma City and you are struggling with a disability, you may wonder if you qualify for disability benefits. It is an important question to ask, particularly if your disability has rendered you unable to work and earn an income as you otherwise normally would. The good news is that if you […]

Having a formal medical document attached to your application for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program can significantly improve your chances of winning the benefits you need and deserve. While it is not mandatory, you should never underestimate the importance of a detailed letter drafted by your medical professional. A knowledgeable and experienced SSDI […]

If you are nearing retirement age, you will most likely entertain two major questions: (1) What amount will I receive in benefits from Social Security? (2) When should I take retirement and apply for Social Security retirement benefits? Eligibility For Receiving Social Security Retirement Benefits. As you work and pay taxes, you earn Social Security […]

If you worked long enough to qualify for retirement benefits through the Social Security Administration, a disability that prevents you from working before you are old enough to retire may allow you to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. You’re probably reading this because you have questions about disability benefits, including when does SSD convert […]

You may have read articles or watched videos posted online during the last quarter of 2022 that promised a fourth round of stimulus payments. Once you click on the article or video, it takes a few minutes before the “expert” acknowledges that it takes an act of Congress to authorize the payments and provide the […]

The amount of someone’s monthly Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits payment is determined by a formula that uses the person’s lifetime taxable earnings as the base figure. Since the disability payment is based on earnings from work, there are not many opportunities to increase the base figure if the disability prevents the claimant from working. […]