Monthly Archives: October 2019
Debunking Misconceptions About Union Membership and SSDI Benefits
Economic struggles often accompany disability, which is why many people turn to programs managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for financial support. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides monetary benefits if you have a qualifying medical condition that’s expected to last more than one year or lead to death. You may… Read More »
5 Questions to Ask Your Maryland Workers’ Comp Attorney
For the 62,600 Maryland employees who suffer workplace injuries annually according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the first consequence is the physical pain. Once you seek proper medical attention and get on the road to recovery, however, there are many other pressing concerns. Not only will you incur bills for medical treatment,… Read More »
ERISA LITIGATION AND LONG TERM DISABILITY CLAIMS
Keith R. Siskind, a partner with the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC in Glen Burnie, Maryland attended the ERISA Basics National Institute held in Chicago, IL from October 16-18, 2019. The Conference presented an opportunity to learn and network with other attorneys in the ERISA field and discuss recent case law… Read More »
You Can No Longer Work? How to Prove it to SSA
The federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs exist to provide financial support to individuals who cannot work because of an illness or injury. As such, you can see that a key aspect of your claim for benefits is proving your inability to perform essential job functions. Unfortunately, this… Read More »
SSDI Applications: Terminology You Need to Know
If you’re beginning the application process for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, there are probably quite a few unfamiliar terms on the forms and instructions. The language is complicated because it’s part of thousands of pages of regulations implemented by the Social Security Administration (SSA), where clarity about key disability… Read More »
