October 24th, 2019Many disabled Americans depend on their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. But what happens to benefits if someone receiving them is convinced of a crime? Generally speaking, when you go to prison, or another institution for committing a crime, monthly SSDI and SSI payments are unavailable. Additionally, an individual…
October 17th, 2019If you and a spouse decide to divorce, this is a major change in your life. In addition to the emotional aspects associated with going through a divorce, you are also forced to make many critical decisions about your future, including your finances. But what happens if a spouse has Social Security Disability benefits? Is…
October 14th, 2019The Social Security Administration recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 1.6% in 2020. This increase applies to those receiving disability, retirement and veterans’ benefits. What is a COLA and How is it Determined? The COLA was created in order to increase benefits to account for the rising cost of consumer goods and inflation….
October 9th, 2019Unfortunately, there is still a lot stigma and misunderstanding when it comes to mental health issues. This is despite the fact that millions of Americans live with a mental health conditions. The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) recognizes the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week. It does so in order…
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