You may have heard about the Social Security Disability program in the past or you know a family member, neighbor, or friend that is receiving those benefits. But what really are those benefits? And should you apply for them?
There are two benefits that are associated with social security disability. The first benefit has to do with healthcare. If found disabled, you may be eligible for either Medicare or Medicaid health insurance. Medicaid is a state-funded healthcare system for low-income individuals. While the Medicaid program is run by both
There is numerous reasons your claim for social security disability benefits was denied. Maybe you haven’t been out of work for the required 12 months yet? Or your conditions don’t prevent you from working in any capacity? The most common reason a claim for disability benefits is denied is due
Applying for social security disability benefits can be a daunting task. You have probably heard horror stories of how long it takes to obtain benefits…if at all. Below are a few tips that will help you present the best possible claim to the social security administration, in the hopes of
Cyclic vomiting syndrome, or CVS, is a condition, as you would expect from the name, where an individual vomits. CVS is a disorder where an individual has sudden episodes of severe vomiting with no apparent cause. CVS is often referred to as the unexplained disorder. Meaning, physicians cannot explain why
Disability approval ratings have been historically low. There are five potential stages for your disability application. At the initial stage, your chances of being approved are approximately 30%. At the reconsideration stage, your chance of approval drops drastically to 15%. At the hearing stage, your chances are increased to 44%.
Receiving Disability Benefits For Arthritis Do you suffer from arthritis? Is it affecting your ability to work a full-time job? Have you paid Social Security taxes on your earnings for the past 5 out of 10 years? If you answered yes to these questions you may qualify for Social Security
Did you know that alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States? Approximately 17 million people, or one in every twelve adults, suffer from alcohol abuse[1]. If you are one of the 17 million Americans who abuse alcohol and you are thinking about applying for social
