Our Michigan readers may have hears about the increased number of people seeking Social Security disability benefits recently. Among those seeking out benefits are veterans. Unfortunately for vets, getting the disability help they need is not necessarily an easy...
Disabled vets often struggle to find work, may find relief from SSDI
Although federal law prohibits many businesses from discriminating against disabled job applicants on the basis of their disability, our readers know that disabled persons often struggle to find work. Employers, in fact may not even ask about disabilities in a job...
I have Bipolar depression, do I qualify for SSDI?
Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., as our readers may have heard, is currently away from his work in order to deal with mental illness. According to the Mayo Clinic, where Jackson is being treated, he has Bipolar type II, a form of the illness marked by depressive and...
Long-term disability insurance can help supplement SSDI
For those with disabilities, keeping up on bills can be difficult when one is unable to work or hours are reduced because of disability. Programs like Social Security disability can help a lot, even if it has its limitations. SSDI is, truly, a fundamental protection...
Paper checks going the way of the dinosaur for SSDI recipients
If you are one of about 179,000 people in Michigan who receive Social Security checks by paper check, you have a decision to make. Paper Social Security checks are being phased out by next spring, to be replaced by either direct deposit to a bank account or having the...