If a person’s application for Social Security Disability benefits is initially denied by the state agency tasked with making such decisions (i.e., the Illinois Department of Human Services), they still have several options available. First, they can reapply with the state agency and, if that fails to produce the desired result, they may request a […]
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Free parking for disabled people at meters restricted in Illinois
Posted on February 28th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
In many cities, metered parking is free for drivers or passengers that have a disabled parking pass. This has made getting around easier for many people with disabilities, many of whom receive Social Security disability benefits, due to an inability to work. However, the trend in many metropolitan areas is to restrict or end the […]
Free parking for disabled people at meters restricted in Illinois
Posted on February 28th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
In many cities, metered parking is free for drivers or passengers that have a disabled parking pass. This has made getting around easier for many people with disabilities, many of whom receive Social Security disability benefits, due to an inability to work. However, the trend in many metropolitan areas is to restrict or end the […]
Illinois same-sex couples subject to new SSI application rules
Posted on February 21st, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
The last year has proved to be monumental in expanding same-sex marriage rights across the country. During this time, Illinois was among the states that adopted this policy. This, of course, has had an impact on many families throughout the state. While states were handling changes in marriage laws, the federal government was also active. […]
Are the disability courts in need of change? One judge says yes
Posted on February 14th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
Last month, our blog discussed how hundreds of retired emergency responders in New York City are currently facing criminal charges for the fraudulent collection of disability benefits. Not surprisingly, this scandal has sparked an ongoing dialogue concerning what can be done to prevent this type of widespread fraud from reoccurring with the Social Security Disability […]
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