There is no doubting that the federal government has had a rough couple of years recently. With the massive recession and the sequester not far behind us, the new threat of a government shutdown has many Illinois residents fearful once more that these financial problems could threaten their Social Security benefits once more. We ask […]
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Will the government shutdown affect Social Security benefits?
Posted on September 27th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
New rule: In-home care providers to receive higher pay
Posted on September 20th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
People who receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income often have to coordinate their Medicare and Medicaid benefits, as well as make certain they receive any necessary in-home care. Illinois residents who are approved for SSD benefits can usually start receiving Medicare benefits two years after the SSD benefits start. SSI recipients may […]
Social Security faces lawsuit for firing language interpreter
Posted on September 13th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
If you’ve ever applied for Social Security disability benefits then you know how complicated the form can be. One small mistake can even result in denied benefits, despite demonstrating an obvious disability. In the end, many people are forced to appeal their claim which can take significantly more time and can even require the help […]
Kids familiar with disabilities are less apprehensive about them
Posted on September 6th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
There are some people in the nation who attach a negative stigma to the words disability and disabled. In most cases, this is because an individual has anxieties when it comes to people with disabilities. This is especially true in our society when it comes to mental conditions. Because of how these conditions are portrayed […]