A new study shows that women, apparently more so than men, are quite concerned about the impact a disability would have on their lives, both physically and financially. The study, conducted and released by the State Farm Center for Women and Financial Services at the American College, found that half of women surveyed believe that […]
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After man is denied SSDI benefits, friends and family pitch in
Posted on June 21st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
It’s a sad reality, but many people who are unable to work and are entitled to Social Security disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration because their condition cannot be formally diagnosed. One man who used to work as an executive for the Toyota Corporation was forced to quit working when his degenerative […]
Social Security adds 52 conditions to ‘compassionate allowances’
Posted on June 7th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
The number of conditions that qualify as “compassionate allowances” to the Social Security Administration is growing. The compassionate allowances program was created so that the most severely disabled could receive their benefits faster. Now, many more conditions have been added to the list, which has grown considerably since its inception. Effective in August, 52 conditions […]
Number of baby boomer SSDI applicants may skyrocket
Posted on May 31st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Most members of the baby boomer generation are at least 50 years old, meaning they are at an age where disability is an increasingly likely possibility. Many of them are not quite at retirement age, and that means that many of them may first file for disability benefits. They aren’t the only ones applying for […]
Social Security disability: a tough road ahead for IL and nation
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Social Security is a subject of increased discussion in Illinois and across the country. Many relying on Social Security are concerned about the future of the program. Funding is the looming issue. As the presidential election draws near, neither political party wants to tackle this issue, especially as it relates to the portion covering Social […]
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