Approval and Denial Rates in Disability Applications
on Sep 16, 2009The approval or denial of disability benefits depend on two considerations: location and time. On location, different states have different approval or denial rates. While it is true that the social security disability claim system is federal, not...

Can Applicants or Beneficiaries of Disability Benefit Work?
on Sep 8, 2009Applicants for disability benefits may be permitted to work during the application process. Beneficiaries of Social Security disability or SSI disability may as well be permitted to work even while they are receiving the benefits.

Effects of State to State Transfer on Approved Disability Claims
on Sep 5, 2009Since Social Security is a federal agency, claimant’s move from one state to another will not affect the benefits rendered in his favor. However, the claimant must furnish the agency with valid address and phone number each time he moves.

After Disability Benefits Approval
on Sep 4, 2009Many seek help from the government by applying for benefits that would help them in their medication and daily needs. Applicants for disability benefits would have to wait for a long period of time before the approval.

Letters Sent After Approval of ALJ
on Sep 1, 2009Application for disability benefits undergoes various stages. It may either be denied or approved. In case of approval, claimant receives two letters. A Notice of Decision and a Notice of Award are sent to the claimant in case of approval. The Not...

Rationing of Health Care
on Sep 1, 2009Ideally, insurance companies make good insured’s losses and protect them against dangers to life or property. However, events in real life show that it is otherwise. In fact, an insured finds it difficult to go after their insurer.

Withdrawal of Disability Benefits
on Aug 12, 2009Just like any other benefit, disability benefits are not eternal. There are conditions which will operate to terminate or suspend it. If you become eligible for disability, you will be given a nine month trial work period where you can earn withou...

SSI Eligibility
on Aug 7, 2009Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is intended to assist low income families and disabled individuals. This benefit is given regardless of whether the claimants have worked in the past or not. The basis is the financial need and not the work history...

Fail First Policy: Under Fire
on Aug 4, 2009Access to new and better medication should be provided to everyone especially those who are poor and disabled.

Period of Disability
on Jul 27, 2009Claimants for Social Security disability must be disabled as defined under the rules of Social Security Administration (SSA) to avail of the benefits. Not only must he be physically or mentally impaired but he must also be disabled for a certain peri...