If you are among those who think of Social Security as only for the elderly, consider the fact that one in four of 20-year-old workers suffer a disabling illness or injury before they reach retirement age. Until you or a member of your family becomes disabled, you may not realize the number of people who […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) pays monthly benefits to any eligible worker or former worker who becomes too disabled to work because of an injury or an illness. If you have worked enough years to earn the required “work credits,” you are eligible to apply for SSD benefits, whatever your age. In this […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs that provide financial support payments to people suffering from physical or mental impairments that are long-term disabilities. Long-Term Disability v. Short Term Disability The Social Security Administration has volumes of rules and regulations defining all the terminology and applying all […]
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The sooner you contact an experienced car accident lawyer, the greater will be the benefits you and your family receive following an automobile collision. The days after a car accident are often filled with worries about important pressing and practical matters. First among them is the health and well-being of the people involved in the […]
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If you are struggling with a disability like chronic illness or complications from a severe and long-term injury, the disability itself may not be the only thing that you’re struggling with. You may also find yourself facing other struggles too, many of which are financial. Without question, having a disability that renders you unable to […]
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Many people like to unwind by having drinks with friends. After a long work week, the idea of kicking back and relaxing over a beer or a glass of wine definitely has an appeal for many. Sometimes though, one drink can turn into several. As the evening goes on, it might be questionable as to […]
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments were sent to more than 7.7 million people every month. Each of those people were eligible for SSI benefits because they fit the needs-based income eligibility criteria and they suffer some disability recognized by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Clauson Law Firm specializes in getting every disabled person […]
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How much will you receive every month as your Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) benefit payment? That is often the first and most pressing question people want to be answered when they begin the process of applying for SSD benefits. The Clauson Law Firm is dedicated to keeping all our clients fully informed about […]
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If you are disabled, Social Security disability benefits relieve financial pressures caused by being unable to work and earn an income. Benefits payable through the Social Security Disability Insurance program are determined using a formula that relies on your lifetime earnings to calculate the amount of the monthly SSDI payment. The Supplemental Security Income program, […]
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When a person cannot work because of a disability or blindness, monthly Social Security disability payments provide much-needed relief from financial hardship. Equally as important, although frequently overshadowed, are the insurance benefits for SSD recipients. The two disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, each provide […]
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