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Changes To Co-Pay Requirements For Veterans Seeking Mental Health Care
Mental health is something that many veterans struggle with. After serving their country, they must often deal with the effects of war, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and even post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can be hard for veterans to get the mental health care they need due to barriers such as… Read More »
SSDI Woes As 30,000 Die Waiting For Benefits
Those who have disabilities or life-threatening diseases may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These benefits help replace income for those who are physically and mentally unable to work. But the hard part is actually waiting for the benefits to arrive. Getting approved for SSDI is not an easy task…. Read More »
Understanding The Benefits Review For VA Disability
When you file for veterans disability benefits and get approved, you may breathe a sigh of relief. You may think you don’t have to go through all that again. That is not necessarily true. Within five years of your benefits approval, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may re-examine your disability rating. If you… Read More »
FAQs About SSDI
Those who are disabled and have a work history may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Generally speaking, SSDI benefits are available to those who have a long-term disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer or result in death. This may seem simple enough, but it’s really… Read More »
What Are The Tax Implications Of Veterans Benefits?
With tax season here, you may wonder about the tax implications of certain benefits you receive, such as veterans disability benefits. As a veteran, it’s important that you understand how taxes work and whether or not you have to pay taxes on your benefit amount. Otherwise, you could receive a tax bill from the… Read More »
Seamstress Receives Workers’ Compensation For COVID-Related Injuries
COVID became rampant in 2020, to the point where schools and many businesses closed down. Four years later, Americans are still getting COVID. Many people are getting it from co-workers. When this happens, what are their options? Can they receive workers’ compensation benefits? A recent decision in such a case says yes. A seamstress… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Increase For 2024
Nobody wants to get injured at work. A workplace injury can be serious in nature and cause a person to miss a lot of work. This means they won’t be earning any money, yet their medical bills will be piling up. Under New York’s workers’ compensation law, a person who is injured in a… Read More »
SSDI Vs. VA Benefits: Which Are Easier To Get?
Unfortunately, accidents and medical issues can happen without warning and lead to debilitating injuries and conditions. When a person is unable to work due to these issues and conditions, they can receive some sort of government benefits. Although Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are… Read More »
NY Woman Fined For No Workers’ Comp For In-Home Nurses
As a company, when you hire someone as an employee, you often have to have workers’ compensation insurance for them under state law. But there is where things become murky. What if you are an individual using in-home care? Do you have to have a workers’ compensation policy in place for the nurses? The… Read More »
I Qualify For SSDI. What Other Benefits Can I Get?
If you cannot work due to a disability, you likely have issues with income. Yes, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but it is still a process to get approved. And even then, the benefits are not always substantial enough to pay for your bills and other expenses. So you… Read More »