Don’t lose Medicaid Because of the Receipt of Social Security Disability...
Because of financial struggles that occur when an individual is disabled and unable to perform work, it is common for an individual to qualify for Medicaid coverage (poverty based medical insurance...
View ArticleSocial Security Administration Officially Announces No COLA for 2010 and...
On October 15, 2009, the Social Security Administration officially announced that there will be no Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income...
View ArticleCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases 2010 Medicare Fact...
On October 16, 2009, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2010 Medicare Fact Sheet. According to CMS, the Medicare Part B monthly premium will increase to $110.50 for 2010....
View ArticleApplying for Social Security Disability Insurance while Receiving Long Term...
When you are receiving Long Term Disability (“LTD”) benefits, you are normally required by your LTD insurer to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”). Your LTD carrier will normally...
View ArticleImportance of Healthcare Debate for Social Security Disability Applicants
There has been much discussion in the news recently as Congress has been debating reforms to healthcare. In just the last week, 50% of individuals I met with did not have healthcare coverage. These...
View ArticleSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income...
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the Social Security Administration, it is important to realize that different...
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