November is COPD Awareness Month. COPD afflicts millions of Americans and affects their ability to work, engage in activities, and overall quality of life. COPD is caused by a variety of factors, including smoking, work environments, and a variety of respiratory or lung diseases.
Recently, the Southeast Michigan Health Information Exchange has approved and validated the exchange of electronic health information with the Social Security Administration. What does this mean for Social Security recipients in Southeast Michigan? Hopefully, it means faster processing of Social Security Disability applications.
Just when you thought recent news stories regarding Social Security Disability benefits, increases in Medicare Part B premiums, and concerns regarding affordability of health care were over, along comes a story broadcast on FoxNews.com regarding a headline that reads, "Adult Baby Claims Disability Checks Will Continue Despite Coburn Complaint."
It depends. Social Security Disability benefits are offered to individuals with disabilities. Benefits for individuals with disabilities must meet certain medical criteria to qualify for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) plan, which pays benefits to recipients or family members if you or a child or spouse.
It's no secret that budget cuts are in the works for the Social Security Administration. The question is, will these budget cuts affect your Social Security Disability benefits and services? The answer to that question is yes. However, the news isn't all bad. If you're wondering exactly what you need to know in face of the recent SSA budget cut announcements, this is the information you've been looking for.
