After a 16-day shutdown of the United States government, budget negotiations are beginning again. For five years, ongoing negotiations have centered around passing a budget that is accepted by both Democrats and Republicans and that addresses problems related to the deficit and the need for economic growth. In the upcoming…
Disabled individuals often have a very difficult time finding work, despite laws requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for those with a disability. Unfortunately, a new study now indicates that those who are disabled who are employed are paid around 10 percent less than other workers who hold similar jobs.…
Millions of Americans rely on disability benefits from the Social Security Administration as their sole source of income if they are not able to work. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, benefit amounts are set based on your work history, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are set based…
Most of us do not consider the Social Security Disability system or the process of applying until we are in need of benefits. While you may have private insurance or think that the Social Security system is something you deal with in retirement, remember that it may be a benefit…
Social Security Disability benefits are often a last resort for those who contract life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. When a diagnosis leaves a patient unable to work, they may seek out Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability insurance to cover medical costs and to make ends meet. In addition to…
Even though most Social Security Disability recipients have not yet been impacted by the government shutdown, the looming debt crisis does pose a threat. Recent reports nhave called attention to the reality that the debt crisis could wind up delaying Social Security checks. This could be a disaster for the…
Young people with disabilities face additional challenges when developing relationships, performing in school and establishing careers. Disabilities are unique and impact the lives and families differently. For some, a physical disability may require significant care. For others, emotional and intellectual disabilities may require specific support and treatment. A new bill…
Nationwide, the attention on the government shutdown has placed pressure on all branches of government in all parties. The federal government shutdown has resulted in furloughs and the reduction of agency operations, including the FDA, the EPA and agencies such as OSHA. While you may be concerned about how the…
Have you planned for a disability? Do you know what your rights are to public or private insurance? Public assistance and welfare programs are constantly under scrutiny for potential abuses and for “draining the system.” While there have certainly been cases of fraud or abuse, the majority of disability payouts…
When it comes to long-term disability coverage, fewer people have it and those who do end up fighting extra hard to receive it. That’s according to a new study published in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. Our Social Security Disability Insurance lawyers in Boston know that those…