Social Security Disability

Technology has made it easier to access health care services. Telemedicine, or telehealth, allows patients to meet with medical providers over the computer or phone, without the need for an in-person office visit. If you are dealing with a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or Social Security disability claim, telemedicine can be a valuable tool. There … Continue reading “Telemedicine and Your Injury or Disability Case”

Social Security recipients, including those who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), can expect to see their benefit payments increase nearly 9% next year based on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 is higher than the 2022 adjustment and the highest since 1981. It reflects the … Continue reading “Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023”

Disabled children up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security if they meet certain disability and financial requirements. Once they turn 18, children receiving SSI are subject to a redetermination of disability according to adult standards. Because Social Security defines “disabled” differently for children and adults, the redetermination … Continue reading “SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18”

You’ve probably noticed that many things have gotten more expensive over the last year. You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also noted that the prices for goods and services have gone up compared to 12 months ago. As a result, people who receive monthly payments from SSA—including those receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) … Continue reading “Social Security Benefit Payments to Increase 5.9 Percent for 2022”

With the coronavirus pandemic beginning to wind down across Ohio, a sense of normalcy is finally returning to the state. In an effort to get more Ohioans to return to work, Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that the state is ending its participation in a federal program that provides an extra $300 per week in … Continue reading “Why Now is the Perfect Time to File a Social Security Disability Claim”