When it comes time for Indiana residents to have their Social Security Disability benefits reviewed, it can be a worrisome time as they think about what will happen if they are not renewed. The prospect of losing benefits can leave the person as apprehensive as they were during the initial application process. Losing the benefits can create a host of…
If you’re considering taking on the role of legal guardian for another person, you’ll likely have questions about the process and what your responsibilities will be. One issue that doesn’t come up as often as others is that of the guardianship bond, but it’s important you understand what it means for you. Initial appointment as a guardian When a petition…
When the government denied your application for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you could not help but take it personally. You find yourself among the 67% of disabled workers who have had their initial applications denied. The Social Security Administration (SSA) had its reasons, and there are a variety of them from having the ability to do other type of…
When it comes to which medical conditions qualify a person for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the answer is not always so clear cut. However, there is a directory, called the Social Security Blue Book, officially called the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, which contains all of the conditions that the Social Security Administration have deemed extreme enough to…
Millions of people in the United States are getting assistance from Medicaid, which is a combined state and federal program that supplies health benefits to people who meet the requirements. Medicaid helps Americans in many different categories, such as: Low-income adults Older adults Pregnant women People with disabilities Children People who are eligible for Medicaid in Indiana can apply for…
Applying for Social Security Disability can be a daunting process and you’ll likely have many questions. How long will it take? What do I have to disclose? Will I be approved or rejected? And for someone who has used alcohol or drugs, they may be concerned what effect that will have on their application. Drug addiction or alcohol determination For…
Indiana parents expect to support their children during their youth. As a child transitions from a baby to a toddler, then a child to a teen, their parents may dedicate time, money and love to their care and development. Many parents choose to support their children after the reach the age of 18 and become adults, but parents of children…
After getting approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in Indiana, people are generally relieved. The entire process can be harrowing and worrisome. Even if a person is obviously disabled and warrants benefits, adhering to the requirements laid out by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is often stressful. It is even worse if a person is unsure if he or…
Your medical ailment qualifies you for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. As a disabled worker, you and your family need this money, and the government approved your application. The months-long process of applying for the benefits, waiting to hear about an outcome have ended. Now, you wonder just how much in monthly benefits that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has…
Most people in Indiana do quite a bit of research to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements before they apply to receive Social Security Disability benefits. There is no doubt that the entire application process can seem overwhelming at times and the eligibility requirements can be difficult to understand. But, when people submit that application, they are hoping for…