Although it has been long associated with the effects of war and combat, post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone. Medical professionals now understand that PTSD is not limited to battlefield encounters. Anyone experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event may develop symptoms associated with PTSD. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, PTSD can interfere with […]
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Short-term disability benefits could be the difference between having money to pay bills when you cannot work and financial hardship. Simply because you have a short-term disability insurance policy provided by your employer or purchased on your own is no assurance of receiving benefits when an illness or injury prevents you from working. Disability lawyers […]
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The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to individuals with disabilities in the United States. These programs offer essential support to those who are unable to work due to disabilities, helping them maintain a certain level of financial stability. However, not all […]
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Coping with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition formerly known as manic depression can be challenging for individuals afflicted and their families. Among the many challenges is the financial pressure caused when bipolar disorder affects a person’s ability to work and earn a living. “Is bipolar a disability?” is a common question people ask disability […]
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The Social Security Administration recognizes fibromyalgia as a qualifying disability. But like all other qualifying impairments, a claimant’s approval for disability benefits depends on whether their impairment is severe enough to prevent them from working regularly. At The Clauson Law Firm, your disability claim is as important to us as it is to you. We […]
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Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program paying medical and related expenses for eligible recipients. Basic Medicare coverage is generally available to Americans who are 65 or older and to a limited number of younger people who fit into specific exceptions to that age requirement. Younger Medicare recipients must be approved for disability benefits […]
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Financial stress is one of the many challenges of living with autism or having a child diagnosed with the disorder. If you or your child has autism, you may qualify for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has two programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), that pay disability benefits for […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both provide financial benefits to disabled individuals. While the Social Security Administration operates both programs, each program maintains different financial eligibility requirements even though to two programs define a qualified disability by the same measure. In this blog post, we’ll cover the medical […]
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What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program in the United States that provides health coverage to people who are aged 65 and older, as well as to certain individuals with disabilities and those who have end-stage renal disease. Medicare was established in 1965 and is administered by the Centers for Medicare & […]
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Supplemental Security Income program that provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind, disabled, or elderly. Because The purpose of the monthly SSI benefit payment is to provide program beneficiaries with the money they need for food, shelter, and other basic necessities. The Social Security Administration administers the SSI program, […]
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