Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) is, far too often, a complex process for people with disabilities. The key to approval is largely making sure that the Social Security Administration (SSA) receives sufficient medical evidence to support your claim. That can...
As a California worker, you should know that if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you're likely entitled to benefits through the state's workers' compensation system. During the process of resolving your claim, you may encounter a professional referred to...
Employed individuals contribute to Social Security benefits programs with every paycheck they earn. Although most people expect to recover some of those contributions after retiring, occasionally people need help before they reach the federal retirement age. The...
The job duties of a hotel housekeeper are difficult. Also, there are a lot of risks that come with this occupation. It’s up to each hotel to provide a safe working environment for their employees, including housekeeping staff. There are several hazards that these...
When you get hurt at work, workers' compensation coverage helps protect you from big medical bills and falling massively behind on your personal obligations due to time off from your employment. One of the biggest benefits of making the claim for workers' compensation...
The average person doesn't know much about Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits. They know that their contributions to Social Security out of every paycheck help fund the program and that they may be eligible for benefits if they develop a medical...
When the first of the year arrives, recipients of benefits overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will get a nice surprise in the form of an 8.7% increase in those very benefits. This group includes the millions of disabled workers who receive Social...
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has long been a difficult process. Some adults dealing with debilitating and painful conditions don't even apply for benefits because they have heard that almost no one gets approved. It is true that the...
After a life of hard work to provide for yourself and your family, a disabling illness or injury can force you to retire sooner than you planned. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) exists to help people in this situation continue to make ends meet. But as you...
You may be surprised to hear that insurance companies sending investigators to watch you aren’t just TV and movie plot devices. When you submit a long-term disability claim, which could possibly cost insurance providers hundreds of thousands of dollars, spending a...
