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What Is The Difference Between Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability

sdaniels — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:58:40 +0000

Disability lawyers Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels tackle one of the most common questions that an injured worker has – “What is the difference between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?”

Can you receive both worker’s compensation and social security at the same time?

How much money can you receive from each program?

What has to be proven in order to receive each program?

CLICK HERE to listen to Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels break down how an individual can maximize their monetary benefits if they’ve been injured and can no longer work as a result.

Don’t Let The Government Deny Your Disability Benefits

sdaniels — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:18:22 +0000

Like most government programs, the Social Security Disability program was enacted to help people maintain a steady stream of income even though they are unable to work. Unfortunately, getting these benefits can be a process. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go after them!

If you have a strong work history, it means you’ve likley paid into the Social Security system for years. The money that you might be entitled to through social security disability is money that you deserve! Don’t take chances by letting your disability insured status lapse. This is money that you and your family are rightfully entitled to.

There are several reasons why a person should go after disability benefits if they find themselves unable to perform in the workplace after years of service. But if you are debating whether to apply for social security disability benefits, check out this great article on why it pays to pursue a disability claim.

Has The Government Run Out Of Money?

sdaniels — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:50:10 +0000

The New York Times published a startling piece this past Wednesday detailing that for the first time, the Social Security Administration is paying out more money to recipeints than it’s bringing in through Social Security taxes. I think this notion that the Social Security Administration is running out of money is starting to become a reality.

The article sites rising unemployment rates and a downright horrific economy have led more and more individuals to start collecting their benefits. The government didn’t think this would happen until 2016, so it’s apparent that the Administration might be headed for insolvency.

To see the entire New York Times article, CLICK HERE.

Is Healthcare A Problem While You’re Waiting For Disability Benefits?

sdaniels — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:57:00 +0000

For most people waiting for Social Security to make a decision on whether they are disabled or not, money is typically the deciding factor on whether or not they maintain quality health insurance. The rising costs of healthcare combined with the fact that many disability hopefuls are not currently working makes for a very difficult situation.

The Social Security Administration has not come up with a solution as to how disability claimants can freely treat while they are waiting for their case to be processed. Governmental programs like Medicaid help those who practically have nothing and most people are ineligible for those benefits.

Social Security announced in a press release last week that they now recognize two informative websites that will not only educate a person about their impairments, but they might be able to save money on the cost of prescriptions drugs.

For a detailed look on Social Security’s recent announcement, click here to check out this great article.

Show Me The Money

sdaniels — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:17:00 +0000

Three months before your birthday every year, the Social Security Administration mails your individual earnings statement. Within this statement, there is a section that spcifies how much disability money you would be entitled to if you became disabled and unable to work.

But where does Social Security get that number from? How is it figured out? Will the monthly allocation of funds equal what you were earning while working?

The Social Security Administration obtains your IRS records to determine if you are eligible. Over the course of your employment history, as long as you paid Social Security taxes, you have a chance of obtaining disability benefits if your impairments prevent you from working.

Check out this detailed piece on how much money you might be entitled to if found disabled by the Social Security Administration.