Depression and Social Security Disability: Do You Qualify for Benefits?
Is persistent depressive disorder a disability? Does major depressive disorder qualify for disability? Can you get SSI for depression? Here’s the short answer: if you suffer from a depressive disorder, you may qualify for Social Security benefits. Of course, it’s a bit more complicated than that. In this post, we’re going to cover what depressive […]
Understanding the 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Those who rely on Social Security benefits are likely aware of the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). For those who are new to benefit access, this yearly adjustment is designed to ensure that inflation does not outpace your monthly benefits. While this is its purpose, the subject of whether it fully fulfills […]
Chicago’s Lakeview Pantry Wants to End Hunger in the City
The People’s Pantry of Lakeview was founded in 1970 to help feed the less fortunate people of the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago. That first year, they fed around 100 people, but the organization has grown a bit since then. The Lakeview Pantry of today services over 100,000 people. It operates in 15 communities across Chicago. […]
Medical Malpractice and Fair Treatment in the Time of COVID-19
On November 29 of last year, Dr. Susan Moore tested positive for coronavirus and was admitted to Indiana University Health hospital. In a video she posted to Facebook on December 4, Dr. Moore said she was having to fight to receive the treatment she believed she needed, and that her doctor continually downplayed her symptoms, […]
National Alliance on Mental Illness
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on mental health — and with good reason. Here are just a few quick stats for you: 20% of adults in the U.S. suffer from mental illness every year 4% of adults in the U.S. suffer from serious mental illness every year 17% of minors between […]
Legislation Affecting Social Security Right Now
The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) recently released an update on current Social Security legislation that is impacting the SSA’s administration of disability benefits. What’s on the agenda? Stop the Wait According to NOSSCR, the top issue is the Stop the Wait Act. Essentially, the Act seeks to put an end to […]
COVID-19: Surprising Risk Factors for Getting It and Unexpected Lingering Symptoms
When a new illness appears, it can often take years to learn the full extent of the effects it has on people. Likewise, it takes time to discover the various pre-existing conditions that may increase someone’s likelihood of contracting the disease or increase its severity. We have been in this phase with COVID-19 for almost […]
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
There are many people in need in our country — especially right now. Times like these are an important reason why we create social safety nets and low-income organizations and initiatives. But who fights for those policies and initiatives? Who looks at the needs of the nation and compares them with proposals being put forward […]
What You Need to File a Personal Injury Claim for a Car Accident
Most people think that a personal injury claim related to a car accident should be fairly simple and straightforward. If you are in a crash caused by someone else and get hurt, their insurance should pay to help you recover. After all, that’s what insurance is for, right? Unfortunately, it’s usually not that simple. Even […]