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A number of different studies have shown that an initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will be denied. The reasons for these denials vary from case to case. Some applications lack adequate evidence of the existence of a permanent disability; other applications do not demonstrate the effect of a medical condition on the applicant’s ability to perform…
Many parents in the Indianapolis area are providing basic care for their teenage children who are struggling with moderate to serious disabilities. These families may hope for improvement so that their children can function independently once they hit adulthood. However, they may also recognize that someone will have to continue to provide for and handle the financial and personal affairs…
In Indiana, parents, family members and others who are responsible for a child with issues that may render them unable to manage their own affairs will need to think about their options once that child approaches adulthood. For people in these circumstances, an adult guardianship might be worthwhile. It is a significant responsibility and there are key factors that should…
Most residents of Indiana are aware that the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial assistance for people who are no longer able to work, but these same people often have a question about which physical and medical conditions are eligible for these benefits. One of the most misunderstood disabilities is mental illness. The SSA provides Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…
If you are disabled, you may have concerns that you’ll stop receiving the monthly payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But you don’t need to worry. Your disability benefits will continue if you are still unable to work. However, there are specific scenarios in which they can stop: If your medical condition improves Depending on your condition, the SSA…
Indiana residents who are suffering from the effects of a long-term or chronic illness, injury or accident that has left them disabled or unable to work may not be aware of the benefits they are eligible to receive through federal and state government sources. The injury does not have to be work-related in order for them to qualify for government…
Most residents of Indiana are aware that they can obtain financial aid from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if they should become disabled by an accident or other medical condition. Unfortunately, the exact definition of “disability” is not widely known or understood. Understanding the definition of “disability” can help a person decide whether to make an application for benefits. Definition…
It is estimated that one in 54 children have autism in the U.S., with the rate continuing to climb. Parents of children with autism know the struggles that their kids have in every-day life. This condition affects thousands of families across Indiana and affects many of these families bottom line. Autism is one specific medical condition that can qualify a…
Many Indiana residents may be eligible for what are called long-term disability benefits. Private and public employers alike may offer long-term disability insurance as part of their benefits package. This type of insurance is also available on the private market, and many Indianapolis residents may buy as part of their financial planning program. The idea behind this insurance is that…
Social Security periodically reviews disability cases to ensure that the person who is receiving disability benefits is still eligible to receive them. This is called a continuing disability review and there is helpful information available about this process. Review process and frequency Social Security will ask the beneficiary how his or her medical condition affects their life and whether it…