Disability Benefits for HIV Positive Americans
Working with an HIV positive diagnosis can be difficult. Those that are unable to work …
Applying for Disability Benefits with Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
Despite the debilitating conditions it can cause, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t always taken seriously. …
How Teacher Retirement Plans Affect Social Security Disability
In all 50 states, public sector employees — including schoolteachers — have access to at …
“Can My Preemie Qualify for Monthly Disability Benefits?”
Despite recent medical advances, premature babies often suffer from low birth weight and underdeveloped organs. …
How Veterans Can Qualify for SSD Benefits
Serving in the military is a decision that impacts every aspect of your life — …
Acceptable Medical Sources for a Social Security Disability Evaluation
Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) mainly uses medical evidence to determine eligibility for disability …
Can the IRS or Creditors Garnish Your Disability Benefits?
Concerned that the IRS (or creditors) could garnish your disability benefits? There’s no sense in …
How Bankruptcy Affects Your Disability Check
If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you probably …
Bad Reporting, Flawed Data Reinforces Negative Disability Stereotypes
It’s unfortunate, but true: Disability stereotypes are almost always inaccurate, and even worse, they’re unfair. …
Can Illegal Immigrants Get Federal Benefits?
People often accuse “illegal immigrants” of taking up too much U.S. taxpayer money through federal …
