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Coverage Options For People With Disability Disability Benefits …

WebMedicaid is a government health care program that was created to help children, low-income people, and people with disabilities afford healthcare. There are …

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Do You Have To Look ‘Disabled’ To Qualify For Disability

WebThe Social Security Administration acknowledges that disabilities impact people differently and present themselves in different ways. They know that some disabilities are …

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Acceptable Medical Sources for Mental Illness Disability

WebAcceptable Medical Sources for Disability Claim. The Social Security Administration accepts documentation, medical records, and diagnosis as well as a prognosis outcome from …

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How Much Does Disability Pay with a Mental Health Disorder

WebVarious mental health disorders have the potential to interfere with someone’s ability to hold down a steady job and earn an income. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or …

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Episodes of Decompensation

WebThe term “episodes of decompensation” is a crucial concept to understand if you’re applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits …

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Medical Source Statement

WebA medical source statement is a statement from your doctor or another health care professional regarding your medical or mental health impairments and the impact they …

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Obesity and Social Security Disability Disability Benefits …

WebThere is no longer a listing for Obesity in the SSA's “Blue Book” of impairments. This was not always the case. Up until 1999 Obesity was listed as a disabling condition in the …

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Can I Work With Liver Disease

WebThe Effects of Liver Disease on Your Ability to Perform Physical Work. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, the Social Security Administration may or may not deem you …

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Non-Medical Requirements for Disability in 2024

WebNon-medical disability criteria are any requirements that are not tied to your medical or mental health conditions and the relevant reports. These include proof of age, Social …

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Mental Residual Functional Capacity Assessment

WebA mental Residual Functional Capacity assessment is a comprehensive questionnaire that spans four to five pages. The mental RFC covers various mental abilities that are …

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How to Apply for Disability with a Mental Health Condition

WebTo apply for disability benefits with a significant mental health problem, you must collect whatever evidence you have of (1) the existence of your ill health, and (2) how it affects …

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Does Living in a Nursing Home Affect Your SSI Benefits

WebIn most cases, SSI benefits are ended, or at least put on hold, during a nursing home stay. There are some exceptions to this rule though. If your stay in a nursing facility will be …

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I Have Cancer and Can’t Work, What Can I Do

WebIf your cancer diagnosis prevents you from working for at least 12 months, the SSA may consider you are disabled enough to qualify for SSDI. However, you should …

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What to Do if You Can’t Afford to See a Doctor

WebMedical expenses have become quite a problem for many Americans applying for Social Security disability benefits. About 44 million Americans do not have health insurance …

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Avascular Necrosis and Social Security Disability

WebAvascular necrosis, also known as AVN or osteonecrosis, occurs when bones do not receive an adequate blood supply. Bones are living tissues that require a steady stream of blood …

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What Happens To My Health Coverage If I Go To Prison

WebGet My Free Evaluation. If you go to prison, your benefits change, including Medicaid and Medicare. The Constitution requires prisoners to be given health care while incarcerated …

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OASDI (Old-Age, Survivors, Disability Insurance)

WebThe bulk of Old-Age, Survivors, Disability Insurance payments are made for Old-Age benefits. To qualify for Old-Age benefits, you must be at least 62 years old (for partial …

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What Mental Disorders Qualify for Social Security Disability

WebThe Social Security Administration recognizes a wide variety of mental disorders as having the potential to cause total long term disability. In order to qualify for Social Security …

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