An application for Social Security disability insurance benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can assist with obtaining health insurance benefits in a number of different ways. Whether it’s obtaining Medicaid Insurance (which is a Federal program administered by the states, and which is called Medicaid in New Hampshire,…
For those fortunate enough to have a Long Term Disability (LTD) plan and, thus a corresponding entitlement to a benefit payment through their employer in the event they become long term disabled from working, it will be necessary to look into a potential application for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Understanding the interplay…
In order to establish a claim for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it’s necessary that you prove you are likely to remain totally disabled from all forms of gainful employment despite prescribed treatment for a year or longer. With the state of managed…
The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives is an organization whose membership is comprised of both attorneys and non-attorneys who focus their practice on the representation of the long term disabled in Social Security disability claims and appeals. Two times a year, this organization sponsors a 3 day conference…
Many of Maine’s disabled are suffering from severe mental health problems that impact their ability not only to work but also to seek out the types of treatment they need so as to appropriately treat their mental health illness. For those who are longer term disabled from working as a…
There is a common misconception among many Social Security disability claimants that disability benefits are payable if they remain unable to perform the work that they’ve undertaken for years. We hear this from skilled professionals who suffer from severe mental health problems and, as a result, believe they remain unable…
The Social Security disability process involves a complex set of rules and regulations that are not commonly understood. Here are some of the most commonly seen mistakes we see from those who have been denied Social Security Disability Benefits in the State of Maine. Understanding these commonly held misconceptions can…
Many individuals applying for Social Security disability benefits in Massachusetts are denied on their initial application. What is not commonly understood, however, is that it may not always be in your best interest to appeal your denial: whether you are denied on your initial claim or denied on reconsideration. We’ll…
Whether you are considering applying for the first time for Social Security disability, or you’ve reached the stage of preparing for an Administrative Law Judge hearing, a clear understanding of what it means to be “disabled” under Social Security’s rules is critical. Social Security disability benefits are meant to assist…
When considering an application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in Massachusetts and throughout New England, it’s important to understand what the Social Security Administration is referring to when they mention your date last insured as this may directly impact your ability to collect benefits. There are two type of…