Long term disability for mental health

Many times a group short term disability policy provided by the employer will cover the six month waiting period, called the elimination period. ...

Can I receive SSI and my companies long term dissability at the same time?

You can receive both SSD benefits and private long term disability benefits, however, most group LTD plans allow the LTD insurance company reduce /...

What do you have to do on SSDI hearing dates?

You should obtain an attorney to represent you at the hearing. Although they are non-adversarial hearings, and you do not battle an opposing party...

Can I receive both SSDI and SSI?

You may be able to receive both if you are eligible for both. For SSDI/ Title II benefits, eligibility is determined by the number of work credits...

Filling out long term disability form for Insurance Co

Most group LTD policies have a change the policy's definition of disability at the end of the first two years. Usually, the first two years is...

If your LTD policy was offered to you by a private employer, it likely falls under the umbrella of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of...

I want to know if im eligible for ssd.being I was diagnosed with mrsa open soars pains in my knees and leg. c

Almost any medical condition may qualify you for SSD benefits, depending on how severe the condition is. There are other factors that apply as...

Is there anything I can do after being denied social security disability after a 10 minute hearing?

If you think the Administrative Law Judge made a serious error, you can file an appeal the ALJ's denial with a group in Falls Church, VA called the...

Should I hire an attorney prior to filing for disability or just wait until/if declined by social security?

If you are on the fence about applying yourself and having an attorney do it, I would recommend applying on your own and hiring an attorney if you...

I suffer from multiple medical issues and wonder if I would qualify for SSI?

In considering the issue of whether you are disabled, SSA takes into consideration the combination of your impairments, both physical and mental. ...