How Your SSD Benefits can be Affected by What You Post on Social Media.
Social Security, in its budget request to Congress last year, said it would look into expanding the use of social media networks in disability determinations, partly to help identify fraud.
Social media has become one of the most popular means of interaction today. This includes, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to name a few. However, posting on social media can harm your...Social Media and Your SSD Benefits.
How Your SSD Benefits can be Affected by What You Post on Social Media.
Social Security, in its budget request to Congress last year, said it would look into expanding the use of social media networks in disability determinations, partly to help identify fraud.
Social media has become one of the most popular means of interaction today. This includes, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to name a few. However, posting on social media can harm your...
According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds can expect to be out of work for at least a year because of a disabling condition before they reach normal retirement age.
If your employer provides disability insurance coverage, you may be entitled to short-term and long-term disability benefits. These plans are paid for by your employer and provide benefits if you become disabled. In Pennsylvania, Ohio,...
If you are disabled and no longer able to work, you may be entitled to payments from a long-term disability plan through your employer. If you are covered by a long-term disability plan, you may be protected by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act also known as ERISA.
What is ERISA?
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 was enacted to provide protections for workers with retirement plans and welfare benefit plans. This includes employer-funded...
Creating a my social security account through the SSA’s website is a free and secure way to access your personal Social Security Information at any time.
This account is beneficial for those who have applied for disability and for those considering applying for disability or retirement benefits.
What kind of services does My Social Security provide?
If your claim for Social Security Disability Benefits is pending, and you would like to know how...
When applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), a few common mistakes could affect your chances of getting approved. Read on to see what these mistakes are and how you can avoid them.
Incomplete Information:
The application for SSD benefits is rather extensive. The information the SSA needs to make a decision on your claim includes: education, employment and medical history to name a few. If an applicant fails to answer these questions...