Can I volunteer and still receive disability benefits?
Making the change from working from full time to not at all can quickly lose its charm after a few weeks. It’s hard to adjust and you may find that you have nothing to do or that you are no longer able to contribute to your family or your community. Volunteering a few hours per week can do wonders to keep you active and stimulated.
What to Do if You Can’t Afford to See a Doctor?
Medical expenses have become quite a problem for many Americans applying for Social Security disability benefits. About 44 million Americans do not have health insurance and the thought of getting sick or injured can be a scary one. Medical records are critically important for disability applicants, as they are key evidence the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses when determining whether or not an applicant is disabled.
Do I Automatically Receive Healthcare When I Get Approved?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two different benefit programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is based on how long you worked and how much you paid into Social Security taxes. Supplementary Security Insurance (SSI) pays benefits based on income limits. There are also two types of healthcare offered, Medicare and Medicaid, and the rules and types of coverage are different for each program .
Tips on Applying for Disability Benefits with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common, chronic disorder that causes muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, tenderness, stiffness, and trigger points. The cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown, but it’s linked to a number of things, including traumatic events, repetitive injuries, stress, anxiety, depression, illness, or gene defects.
Medical Evidence
How to Fill Out Form HA-4631
Form HA-4631 is one of the forms you need to fill out during an appeal process if your claim has been denied. The form is called “Claimant’s Recent Medical Treatment.” This is used to report any new treatments prescribed by your doctor or hospitalizations that have occurred since the last time your case was reviewed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This form is filled out alongside forms HA-4632
and HA-4633.
Tests Needed to Apply with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects the median nerve in the wrist. Inflammation of the carpel tunnel can put pressure on the nerve and cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, wrist, and fingers. Severe carpel tunnel syndrome can make working hard or impossible. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits that may be the answer you need.
How to Fill out Form CMS-L564
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) form CMS-L564 is an employment verification form. The purpose of this form is to apply for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medicare that is outside Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and the General Enrollment Period (GEP).
Your IEP is seven months long. It begins 3 months before your 65th birthday or the 25th month of your disability and ends 3 months after your 65th birthday, and the GEP is every year from January 1 to March 31
Am I Allowed to Have an Attorney for All Stages of the Social Security Application?
During the Social Security Disability (SSD) application process, you have the right to representation by an attorney or another qualified individual. You can even be represented by more than one person. However, you cannot be represented by the firm or organization itself, only by people. You need to name this person in writing as soon as possible by completing Form SSA-1696-U4, Appointment of Representative. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resources for finding representation.
Tips on Applying for Disability Benefits with Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a viral infection that can seriously damage your liver. For some, the disease is extremely debilitating and affects you for a long time. For others, it cures itself. Because of this, having just hepatitis many not be enough to qualify you for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are three different types of hepatitis that affect your body differently. HAV is usually acute and short lasting. HBV and HCV can be chronic and last for your entire life.