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How Will the New Tax Plan Affect the Disabled?
Posted on December 27th, 2017 by Kenneth Miller
The Senate recently approved the Republican tax reform legislation which is expected to possibly bring dramatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare, which together make up 38% of the total federal budget, according to Newsweek. With the predicted rise in the deficit, entitlement programs could face cuts in the near future. Many disabled and senior […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Posted on November 8th, 2017 by Kenneth Miller
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980. The causes of diabetes are complicated, but the rise is in part due to increases in obesity and sedimentary lifestyles. Diabetes of all types can lead to complications in many parts of the body, making daily activities difficult and […]
Alzheimer’s & The Compassionate Allowances Initiative
Posted on September 18th, 2017 by Kenneth Miller
Because September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it is important to educate those affected with Alzheimer’s on their disability benefit options. Did you know that early onset/younger-onset Alzheimer’s is one of the conditions listed under the Compassionate Allowances initiative? This means that those with the disease are given expedited access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) […]
Misconceptions about the Social Security Disability Program
Posted on August 30th, 2017 by Kenneth Miller
Most Social Security beneficiaries are not really disabled. Most people who have applied for Social Security can tell you this is a myth. The requirements for Social Security eligibility are very strict, so the those who benefit from the disability program are among the most severely impaired people in the country. The decision to accept […]
Sarcoma Cancers that Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
Posted on July 10th, 2017 by Kenneth Miller
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a sarcoma cancer, it is likely the cancer has progressed to a critical point. Especially for those undergoing treatment, keeping a full-time job is almost impossible. Maintaining your finances from hospital bills and other support services becomes increasingly unbearable. However, if you have one of […]