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 ...
Tag Archive: Medicaid
Importance of Healthcare Debate for Social Security Disability Applicants
There has been much discussion in the news recently as Congress has been debating reforms to healthcare. In just the last week, 50% of individuals I met with did not have healthcare coverage. These individuals had lost healthcare coverage because they were unable to continue to perform their jobs because of disability. They do not ...
Don’t lose Medicaid Because of the Receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Individuals that are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) are not eligible to receive Medicare coverage until 24 months after their eligibility for SSDI begins. This article describes certain situations where an individual receiving SSDI benefits may be entitled to continue to receive Medicaid coverage in Delaware despite their income from SSDI.
Improving Your Social Security Disability Claim Before Applying
There are a number of steps you can take to improve your chances of being approved for Social Security disability benefits before you apply. The most important thing is that you know the disability requirements first. The basic requirement of Social Security disability is that you have a medical impairment or combination of ...