Inheritances can cause you to lose Supplemental Security Income

Countless Americans who are over 65, blind or disabled and of limited means receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Most recipients are cautious not to make any missteps that may result in the government taking away this financial assistance. Few realize that the Social Security Administration (SSA) may take away their benefits, however, if…

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Who can act as a representative payee for your SSI benefits?

Sometimes people who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security need help managing their money and spending it on the necessities for which it’s intended. If you’re required to have a representative payee for your benefits, you would probably prefer to have a role in choosing that person rather than simply…

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Bleeding disorders can place limitations on your life

Many people have heard of hemophilia. It’s one of several different bleeding disorders that can not only affect a patient’s everyday life but also prove deadly if left untreated. How do bleeding disorders affect patients? Factor II, V, VII, X and XII deficiencies, hemophilia and Von Willebrand’s disease, are some of the most common bleeding disorders….

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Does a crush injury at work qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?

Anyone who works around heavy machinery runs the risk of being trapped in or under their equipment, which can cause a severe crush injury. If that happens, the injured worker may never be the same again. What’s so dangerous about crush injuries? Crush injuries are similar to “caught between” ones. These incidents can result…

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Chronic conditions may affect your life on multiple levels

Many individuals who fall ill can expect to recover after getting some rest or taking medication. That’s not the case with those people who suffer from chronic illnesses, though. While the same measures that others take when they’re not feeling well may help these individuals, it often only does so temporarily. Chronic illnesses can…

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