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While the phrase "blood disease" is itself a broad term, it refers to a wide variety of illnesses, any one of which could require a lot of medical treatment and sharply limit a Central Florida resident's ability to work. These diseases include genetic conditions with...
A new measure recently signed in to law after being passed unanimously by Congress will increase oversight over "representative payees" and will also give those in Central Florida who are receiving disability benefits, including both SSI and SSDI, more input into the...
Life is filed with many unexpected events. This could come in the form of a new job, a move across the country, a layoff, a new baby, an illness or even a serious accident. When the unexpected happens, individuals are often left overwhelmed and unsure on how best to...
Some residents of Central Florida may have heard about private disability insurance, and a lucky few may even have a substantial part of their income covered in the event that they are no longer able to work. Basically, these policies, like disability benefits...
People in Central Florida who have applied or thought about applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration may have heard of the phrase "substantial gainful activity," which is actually a legal term that is used to help the Administration...
It can happen at birth, during your youth or even while you are an adult. A diagnosis of a mental health condition could happen at any point in a person's life, causing some shock, overwhelming emotions and leaving many wondering what to do next. While medical care...
As previous posts here have mentioned, it can be a difficult process for residents of Central Florida to get disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, even if they have a bona fide illness or injury. The obstacles with getting these benefits are one...
Even if he or she has quality health insurance, a typical cancer patient is going to have to shell out some big bucks each year just to get the treatment he or she needs.According to a relatively recent report, on average, a patient who has an employer-sponsored...
We have all heard the phrase "accidents happen." When we think about it, we often think of a simple trip, fall or bump. We don't think of severe and tragic incidents that could completely alter the life of the victim. These accidents we never believe will happen, and...
Although previous posts here have covered the topic, it is helpful for injured workers in and around Kissimmee, Florida, to be reminded that there may be other options available to them above and beyond workers' compensation benefits. As is the case in other states,...
