Benefit turnout ‘a big surprise' Mar 21, 2010
Porter said that despite the cost, he is pressing on with treatments and he is waiting to find out if he qualifies for Medicaid and he is waiting for Social Security and disability benefits to kick in. But it has been difficult for Porter and his family. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Program offers tax deferral for seniors, those with disablity Mar 20, 2010
Qualify for or be receiving federal Social Security Disability benefits. To qualify for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
VA Tries to Ease Benefits Process for Vets Mar 19, 2010
(AP) The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps for the first time to make it easier for veterans of the Iraq or Afghanistan wars to get disability benefits for malaria, West Nile Virus and other diseases. The VA has proposed a regulation change that lets veterans qualify for benefits by showing only that they served in the recent conflicts, or in the Gulf War, and have a diagnosis of any of nine diseases. (CBS News -- World)
Cancer patients 'miss out' on 8m Mar 15, 2010
Terminally ill cancer patients are entitled to disability benefits ... Macmillan Cancer Support said about 8m in disability benefits went unclaimed by people diagnosed with terminal cancer in Scotland every year. (BBC News -- UK)
Germany: Merkel and Tensions at the Top Mar 14, 2010
Bismarck's system designed to win over workers and increase productivity guaranteed every citizen social insurance, including a pension, national health insurance and disability benefits. Westerwelle thinks that should change, and is also pushing for lower taxes and a new simplified tax system. (Time.com)
The Hottest ticket in town (6) Mar 13, 2010
In addition to the Ticket to Work program, Social Security has work incentives that help serve as a bridge between disability benefits and financial independence. These work incentives include. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Back from Iraq, and all alone Mar 12, 2010
The platform to do so is a nonprofit charity I helped found five years ago called , which has helped several hundred veteran families cope financially with deployments, including providing short-term relief for many servicemen and women who have been wounded, but who may have delays in getting disability benefits. To date, Reserve Aid's grants top $3 million, money donated by individuals, through corporate matching programs and direct corporate giving. (CNN)
Protests give lift to state parks Mar 11, 2010
The changes result from an internal review of the program that was launched after media reports showed that "an overwhelmingly disproportionate number" of Long Island Railroad retirees who received federal disability benefits were playing golf for free at state parks. Disabled rail retirees are among those who will no longer be automatically eligible for the Access Pass. (Albany Times Union)
Many vets leave service unaware of benefits Mar 1, 2010
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13 comments Feb 22, 2010
The primary problem out here is massive entitlement spending and out-of-control pensions and disability benefits for state employees. The unions are so strong, they can kick sand in the governor's face any time they want. (Human Events Online)
CBA 101: How Will it Affect the Bears? Feb 19, 2010
Since at least the fall of 2007, NFL owners have consistently agreed and planned that they will not reduce the funding for pension or disability benefits for retired players. Nor will they reduce funding for the 88 Plan during the Final League Year. (BearReport.com)
VA official outlines plans for improving Alaska service Feb 17, 2010
Fierros said he hasn't gotten any disability benefits from the VA even though he was medically retired from the Army in May. "I am told I have one more appointment, one more appointment, one more appointment," said Fierros. (Anchorage Daily News)
Navigating the Social Security disability benefits maze Feb 16, 2010
I'm 58 years old and have back problems that are keeping me from doing my job, but I've heard it's very difficult to actually get disability benefits ... The process of getting Social Security disability benefits can be tricky and time-consuming, but you can help yourself by doing some homework and getting prepared ... Last year, around 3 million people applied for Social Security disability benefits, but two-thirds of them were denied. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Kennedy out, R.I. voters say change is in the air Feb 13, 2010
Haddad said he had never forgotten how many years ago Kennedy had helped him navigate the bureaucracy involved in receiving disability benefits after he was hit by a cement truck. But even in a district that had elected Kennedy eight times - in 2008, he won with close to 70 percent of the vote - some were happy to see him go. (Boston Globe)
Senator's Capitol clout clouds Texas run Feb 12, 2010
"I owe her my gratitude and my life," said Chuck Rendon, 40, a Desert Storm veteran who thanked Hutchison for helping him obtain disability benefits. In her campaign to become her home state's first Republican female governor, however, Hutchison's two decades in Washington have become more of an albatross than an asset. (USA Today -- News)
Ex-POW feels overlooked Feb 8, 2010
After successfully fighting to get improved disability benefits based on her PTSD, she was asked to serve on the Veterans Affairs Department's panel on minority affairs. She speaks proudly of the other POWs in captivity with her and keeps in touch with them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Something for nothing was a legitimate offer Feb 6, 2010
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How much life insurance? Feb 6, 2010
The cheapest form of insurance cover for most of us is our group life cover (if you are fortunate enough to work for a company that provides group death and disability benefits). If you have the option to adjust the level of cover you need, this is the place to start but be sure that you understand exactly what they will be charging. (iAfrica.com)
Former Iraq POW writes about nightmares after her rescue Feb 4, 2010
After successfully fighting to receive improved disability benefits stemming from her PTSD, she was later asked to serve on the Veterans Affairs Department s panel on minority affairs. She speaks proudly of the other POWs in captivity with her and keeps in touch with them. (Boston Globe)
Pay, Medical, Family Issues Highlight Budget Jan 27, 2010
For the first time, highly disabled veterans who are medically retired from the military will be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and military retirement benefits. By 2015, all medically retired servicemembers will be eligible to receive concurrent benefits, officials said. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Acreage employee fired over health woes? Jan 26, 2010
Douglas wrote to Gov. Charlie Crist about her situation and said she received a call from workers at the state Division of Disability Determinations who said they would try to see if she was eligible for disability benefits with medical coverage ... But Douglas said the process to get disability benefits, if she is even eligible, could take as long as five months. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thousands of vets could get benefits upgrade Jan 25, 2010
That includes $725 billion for the war itself, and the rest for health care and disability benefits for more than 22,000 (to date) injured veterans and the 15% of the veterans expected to suffer psychological disorders, as well as lost income of those injured vets, higher energy costs and the enormous costs of replacing worn out or damaged military equipment. Mr. Stigletz said one-fourth of that $2 trillion would have solved America's Social Security crisis for the next 75 years. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The police suicide problem Jan 24, 2010
Moved by her story, Fallon helped her prepare her case to present to the state retirement board, and has since introduced a bill that would make it easier for an officer to receive disability benefits for a psychological illness. In May of 2009, news of McCarthy s quest reached Andy O Hara, a former California highway patrolman and the founder of Badge of Life, a national advocacy group devoted to improving mental health training for law enforcement officers. (Boston Globe)
Fired worker owed comp benefits, says Illinois high court Jan 23, 2010
The employer's obligation to pay temporary total disability benefits continues until the employee's medical condition stabilizes and he reaches maximum medical improvement, the court said in Interstate Scaffolding Inc. vs. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Union carpenter Jeff Urban suffered work-related head, neck and back injuries in 2003. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Guest commentary Jan 11, 2010
Veterans injured while on active duty receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Unfortunately, significant deficiencies have hampered the VAs system for processing disability benefits claims, as evidenced by the nearly 1 million claims pending before the VA, an average processing time of 162 days, a 60 percent overturn rate when claims decisions are appealed and a $4,000. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NYT: Feds hid truth about immigrant jail deaths Jan 10, 2010
Another idea was renewing Mr. Bahs canceled work permit in hopes of tapping into Medicaid or disability benefits. Eventually, faced with paying $10,000 a month for nursing home care, officials settled on a third course: humanitarian release to cousins in New York who had protested that they had no way to care for him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Fitness Fades Fast After 45 Jan 10, 2010
This means more people could qualify for government disability benefits at a younger age, further draining an already strained economy. This study group included 3,429 women and 16,889 men aged 20 to 96 who had undergone two to 33 health exams with lifestyle counseling between 1974 and 2006. (MEDLINEplus)
