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September 22, 2021

How to Make a Dog a Service Dog

There are two main types of support animals available to people with disabilities: emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals. ESAs are typically not permitted in public facilities or private businesses. However, service animals are allowed to accompany you in almost any setting. Currently, in the United States, dogs are the only animals that are recognized as service animals. If you’re interested in having a service animal, you can either adopt an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) certified service dog...

August 19, 2021

What is Long COVID and is it a Disability?

Most people who come down with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and don’t have a life-threatening version of the disease, can make a full recovery within a few weeks. However, some people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms for weeks or months after the disease is gone. Because post-COVID-19 symptoms vary so greatly, it’s been hard to study how prevalent the condition is. However, at least a reportable percentage of people experience long-term symptoms. These symptoms can crop up weeks after full...

July 26, 2021

Dealing with a Disability that’s Invisible

What is an Invisible Disability? When someone has a disability, they may use a wheelchair, walker, hearing aid, or another assistance device. However, not all disabilities look like this. Some disabilities show no outward signs despite their impact on a person’s life. According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, an invisible disability is “a physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside.” Invisible disabilities may also be referred to as hidden disabilities or non-visible disabilities. In short,...

February 23, 2021

Non-Medical Requirements for Disability Benefits

Applying for disability can be a long and complicated process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines the medical requirements for qualifying conditions in its Blue Book. But there are also several non-medical requirements for Social Security disability benefits. Non-Medical Requirements for SSI – Supplemental Security Income To qualify for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, disabled individuals must have limited income and limited resources. They must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or fall into specific categories of aliens. They must reside in...

January 27, 2021

Can Creditors Garnish Social Security Disability Income?

Yes, creditors can garnish your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, this only applies to a few kinds of debt. And regardless of the type of debt, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cannot be garnished. Creditors may only garnish SSDI benefits for money owed because of Federal Student Loans Federal Income Taxes Court-Ordered Alimony or Child Support The Internal Revenue Service may garnish your benefits by up to 15% for student loans or federal income tax. But garnishment for student...

December 15, 2020

FAQs and SSI Benefits For College Students

Social Security disability insurance is meant to help those in need. But as you’re likely aware, qualifying for this financial assistance can be a long and stressful process. After qualifying, it makes sense to hesitate before taking actions that might disqualify you from monthly benefits. In this piece, we will specifically address questions surrounding whether you can go to school on disability. Can You Go To School While On Long-Term Disability Benefits? Rest assured that you can attend school while...

November 25, 2020

Unrepresented SSI Claimants & Your Chances for Obtaining Benefits

Applying for SSI (Supplemental Social Income) assistance is a long and demanding task which far too many individuals try to handle on their own. At Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, we’re Illinois disability lawyers with more than 100 years of combined experience helping disabled individuals secure SSI benefits, and we want to help you. Here are five ways our experienced Social Security disability attorneys can assist you and increase your chances of securing the SSI benefits to which you’re entitled....

October 16, 2020

Medicaid and Long-Term Elder Care

A lot of people believe they will never need nursing home care, but as practicing Social Security lawyers in Libertyville and surrounding areas, we know that widespread belief is just not true. Unfortunately, as we age we often suffer from conditions requiring 24/7 care in well-equipped and staffed facilities. Consider, for example, these sobering facts and statistics. From 2002 to 2012, the costs of long-term care grew twice as fast as the rate of inflation. Sixty-eight percent of Americans age...

September 3, 2020

What You Need to Know About Spina Bifida

As September is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, our social security disability lawyers in Illinois want to shed light on this birth defect. Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and it is apparent at birth. This is a neural tube defect (NTD) that can happen at any point along the spine, resulting in damage to the spinal cord and nerves. Spina bifida occurs when the neural tube doesn't completely close, causing the backbone to stay open and...