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How Cold Stress Affects Maryland Heavy Equipment Operators
While many Maryland residents worry about bundling up when commuting in the winter, those whose jobs take them outdoors need to be concerned about cold during the work day. Employees may suffer from what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines as “cold stress,” which occurs when the skin temperature drops due to… Read More »
Self-Employment And SSDI: 3 Tests For Meeting Business Activity Standards
Of the two different disability programs administered by the federal government, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one in which benefits depend upon your work history. Under rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must have accumulated sufficient work credits on an annual basis. For 2022, you earn one credit for each… Read More »
5 Things To Expect At A Social Security Disability Hearing
If you recently applied for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, it is highly likely that you were disappointed by the response. According to statistics compiled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), just 21 percent of SSDI/SSI applicants are awarded benefits at the initial claims level…. Read More »
What Maintenance Workers Need To File A Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim
Maintenance workers function in a physically demanding environment as they handle upkeep and repairs on plumbing, HVAC, electrical, security, and other building systems. Injuries are common, at times so severe that you require medical care and cannot work. With some cases of workplace injuries, an employee will have no trouble getting workers’ compensation injuries…. Read More »
Signs Of Wrongful Denial With Long-Term Disability Claims
Many workers would consider employee perks just as important as salary, and long-term disability (LTD) benefits are a very attractive component if they are included in the plan offered by your employer. If you suffer from a medical condition and cannot work, the policy provides important financial support. Like other benefits, LTD provisions are… Read More »
Lower Back Injuries For Maryland Food Market Employees
There are often stories in the news about horrific workplace accidents, but the most common harm across all industries will probably not garner headlines. According to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (MD WCC), the highest number of reported cases involves injuries to the lower back. More than 1,500 employees seek benefits for harm to… Read More »
FAQs About Medical Experts At Social Security Disability Hearings
If your application for Social Security disability was denied, you do have the right to request a review of the decision. Initially, you can ask that the Social Security Administration (SSA) reconsider your claim, especially if you have new medical evidence to present. However, it is likely that you will be going through a… Read More »
Personal Care Contracts And SSI Eligibility In Maryland
For individuals with a disabling medical condition that prevents them from working, there are two federal programs for disability that the Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the needs-based option for individuals. You may qualify if your income and resources are under specified dollar amounts, but the rules prohibit you… Read More »
What Workers’ Comp Benefits Are Available For Maryland Police Officers?
Maryland police officers at all state, county, and local levels put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve the public, and disturbing statistics reveal the dangers of the job. According to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC), law enforcement represents the top claims filed in the state every year. There… Read More »
Three Ways Substantial Gainful Activity Affects Social Security Benefits
Social Security disability benefits aim to provide financial support for those who cannot work or are limited in what they can do because of a medical condition. If you worked for a designated length of time and contributed through your earnings, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The main eligibility rules… Read More »
