SSDI Benefits and Medicare: What You Need to Know
Understanding how the transition from SSDI to Medicare works is essential to protecting both your health and your finances.
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Anemia: VA Disability And SSDI Eligibility
If you have anemia and are unable to work, here is what you need to know about obtaining VA Disability or SSDI benefits.
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Managing Diabetes Through Medicare: Understanding Your Coverage Options
If you or someone you love has diabetes and are enrolled in Medicare—or soon will be—there are several coverage options that can help you manage your health and your budget more effectively.
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April is Medicaid Awareness Month
Medicaid Awareness Month is observed each April. Learn about this healthcare coverage program and how it helps millions of Americans access the care they need. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a vital program that provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals, including those with disabilities. It ensures access to medical services, including long-term care, therapies, and
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Non-Medical Requirements for Disability Benefits
Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex process, and there are several aspects to your application for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to consider, including medical and non-medical requirements. If you have questions regarding the medical side of applying for benefits, you can receive some helpful insight from your doctor, who
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Do You Qualify for Student Loan (TPD) Discharge as a Disabled Veteran?
If you have become permanently disabled due to serving in the military, you may be eligible for a Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPD) of your federal student loans. With a TPD discharge, you would no longer be required to repay some loan types, including: If you are a 100% disabled veteran with student loans,
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Lyme Disease Advocate Ashley Shambaugh Shares Her Story
Lyme Disease, a tick-borne chronic illness that can target every part of the body and lacks mainstream understanding, leaves hundreds of thousands of sufferers without answers and resources to provide relief. Ashley Shambaugh is a Lyme Disease advocate whose mission is to raise awareness of the illness, build community, and inspire change with her story.
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What You Need to Apply for Disability Benefits
When you’ve recently become disabled and can no longer work to make ends meet, you may be eligible for financial assistance through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Unfortunately, navigating the claims process for this federal program is a challenging feat. You may need several documents for your claim to move forward with the Social Security
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In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Reductions and Their Impact on SSI Benefits
Once found medically disabled and eligible for Supplemental Social Security Insurance (SSI), whether in the initial application stage or by an Administrative Law Judge, the recipient’s determination is sent to their local Social Security Field Office for processing. There, the Social Security Administration (SSA) schedules and conducts a Pre-effectuation Review Conference (PERC) usually within 30
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Festival Season and Accessibility: What to Know
Summer is in full swing, and we’re approaching one of the best times of the year: festival season. Soon, festivalgoers across Oregon will come together to enjoy their favorite entertainment in the warm and sunny weather. However, disabled attendees may encounter some hurdles that non-disabled people would not consider. This may include limited wheelchair accessibility,
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