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Answers to FAQs About Social Security Disability Benefits for Dependents

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays monetary benefits to individuals who are disabled and cannot work, as long as they meet certain requirements. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets eligibility rules for disability programs, and an important one for SSDI is your work history. You must have a minimum number of work… Read More »

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Serious Threat To Maryland Construction Workers: Injuries From Falls

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

While an employee in any market sector can be injured in an on-the-job accident, the risks are higher for those in construction because of the nature of the workplace. One of the biggest threats to construction worker safety is falls, which are the number one cause of fatalities according to the US Centers for… Read More »

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Questions To Ask Yourself About SSDI Eligibility

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Of the two federal disability programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), only one takes into account your work history when assessing whether you qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the plan for individuals who have accumulated a certain number of credits through employment, and then become unable to work because of… Read More »

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Frequently Cited OSHA Standards Affect Maryland Hospital Workers

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with ensuring the safety of millions of US workers in every field, enacting mandatory regulations for employers. The standards across all industries require companies to provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injuries,… Read More »

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When A Representative Payee May Be Needed For SSI Recipients

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Though there are additional non-medical requirements, only individuals with disabling conditions qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. As a result, the nature of their disability can sometimes make it difficult to manage certain financial matters. To ease this burden, the Social Security Administration (SSA) program for SSDI/SSI… Read More »

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Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits For Head Injuries

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Head injuries are among the most severe forms of trauma from Maryland workplace accidents, and they occur more frequently than you might think. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 68,170 total reported cases of head trauma nationwide, including injuries to the eyes and neck. This figure represents just 6… Read More »

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4 Application Stages When Filing For SSDI/SSI Benefits In Maryland

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

As you are looking into applying for either of the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability programs, you have probably already discovered that the process is complex. For both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs, you must show that you suffer from a disabling medical condition that prevents… Read More »

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Proposed Change To In-Kind Support And Maintenance For SSI

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers critical financial support for adults and children with disabling medical conditions. However, as you know, the amount you receive once approved for benefits is hardly a windfall. It is important to make every penny count and, fortunately, a welcome change may be on the horizon. Under a… Read More »

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Tips For Your First Doctor’s Appointment After A Maryland Workplace Accident

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Getting hurt in a workplace accident will probably be one of your worst on-the-job experiences, but there is one factor that might reassure you when things seem rather chaotic. Under Maryland’s workers compensation statute you are allowed to visit your own doctor for treatment. This gives you some comfort compared to being forced to… Read More »

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Applying For Social Security Disability After Age 60

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

There are considerable challenges when applying for Social Security disability benefits at any age, but the complexities certainly increase as you get older. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the medical requirement remains the same no matter how old you are. Rules set by the Social Security Administration (SSA) state that you… Read More »

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