With talks about the Social Security gap widening, and questions rising about whether there will be enough money in the system in twenty years, many beneficiaries are now wondering whether a change in marital status could negatively affect their ability to receive benefits. The answer to this question is a little tricky because it depends […]
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Parents in Illinois ask: can disabled children qualify for benefits?
Posted on January 11th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
As readers of our blog may already be aware, it’s common knowledge that the Social Security Administration covers adults with disabilities and provides benefits to people who may be experiencing financial difficulties because of their disability. But some parents in Illinois have asked a rather good question that we hope we can answer for them. […]
What do I do if my disability claim has been denied?
Posted on December 14th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
This is a great question that many of our readers may be asking themselves right now. It’s important to remember that a denied claim is not the end of the road; you have the right to appeal. Here’s how the process works: First, you must submit a request for reconsideration. During the reconsideration process all […]
Violation of disabled parent’s rights getting media attention
Posted on November 30th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
According to a new report released by the National Council on Disability, disabled parents across the nation have had their children taken away from them by social services because of their disabilities. To many child-welfare experts, they are simply trying to keep the child’s best interests in mind. People in the disability-rights community however say […]
Commissioner of Social Security receives 2012 President’s Award
Posted on November 16th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Since the start of his career in February 2007, Michael J. Astrue has made it his main goal in life to help people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout his tenure, he has made it a point to change the perception that some people have about the Social Security disability system […]