Category Archives: Social Security

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Now Available to Delaware Residents

Summary of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that is now offered to Delaware Residents through the US Department of Health and Social Services. Provides the requirements to qualify for PCIP, and information for applying.

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Requirement for Medically Determinable Physical or Mental Impairment in Order to be Found Disabled by Social Security

In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, you must first be able to establish that you meet the Social Security Administration’s basic definition of disability. Social Security defines disability “as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by ...

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Episode 7 – SSI, SSDI, and Widow’s Disability Eligibility

Episode 7 focuses on a discussion of the differences between Supplemental Security Income Payments and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, overview of the use of Video Hearings in Social Security Disability Hearings, and eligibility for Widow or Widower disability benefits. Download Episode 7 or press play below if viewing in a web browser. [display_podcast] Show Notes: ...

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Pursuing Social Security Early Retirement and Disability Benefits at the Same Time

I meet with many individuals that are between the age of 62-65, and do not realize that they are able to pursue Social Security Early Retirement benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits at the same time. These individuals normally assume that these ...

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 6 – iPad, Retirement and Medical Record Lag

Episode 6 of Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast includes discussion of: importance of local attorneys in Social Security Disability Claims; use of an iPad in Administrative Law Judge Hearings; don’t blame the messenger when unpleasant information is communicated about your disability or SSI claim; Social Security Denials Remain High in Delaware; impact of disability on Social Security Retirement benefits; and concept of medical record lag in Social Security claims.

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover

Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover Social Security Disability Law Weekly, Episode 5, includes discussion of use of technology in disability claims; alcohol abuse and mental health claims; importance of trying work before applying for disability; problem of being disabled and uninsured; how to qualify for Social Security based on mental illness/bipolar disorder; improve ...

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 4

Episode 4 – Healthcare, Onset of Disability and High GAFs Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments. Social Security Disability Law Weekly is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 4 ...

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 3

Episode 3 – Vacation, Tax, and ALJ Bias Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. The podcast is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 3 focuses on: Impact of Vacation on Disability ...

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly – Episode 2

Episode 2 – Ethics, Mental Illness, and SSI Fee Withholding Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. The podcast is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 2 focuses on: preparation for ...

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Social Security Disability Applicants’ Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010 Signed Into Law

Today the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) advised its members that HR 4532, the "Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010" was signed into law by President Barack Obama on ...

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