There are many things that people in Georgia take for granted in life. One of those things is their health and ability to do certain things with their body. However, when people are hurt or ill, they may not be able to do everything they were used to being able to do,...
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Social Security Disability
Five questions for determining whether one is disabled
There are many reasons that people in Georgia are not working for a period of time. It could be because they were laid off or fired. It could be because they needed to take time off to help care for a loved one or because they suffered a temporary illness or injury...
Disabled widows or widowers could receive SSDI
Many people who are working in Georgia are supporting more than just themselves. They are also supporting their spouses, children and potentially other dependents. These family members rely on the workers' jobs and income as much or even more than the worker...
How long do people have to work before they can receive SSDI?
Most people in Georgia need to work in order to earn an income and pay for their monthly living expenses. However, as people know, they do not necessarily take home all of the income they earn from each paycheck. They may have health insurance premiums taken out, also...
Basic appeals process if SSDI benefits are initially denied
Sometimes people are forced to take extended leave from their employment due to injuries and illnesses that prevent them from being able to do their jobs. When people are forced to miss work for these reasons, it can particularly difficult because it means that they...
How often are Social Security disability applications denied?
A disability that prevents you from doing the job you’ve always had can be challenging, both emotionally and financially. Not being sure how you’ll get by can add more stress to an already stressful time. So you turn to Social Security disability benefits, hoping it...
People receiving SSDI could also receive Medicare
When people are injured or become ill in Georgia they usually work through quite a few issues. There is the physical aspect, as injuries and illnesses affect people's ability to complete certain daily tasks, their ability to work and other issues. People also must...
How workers’ compensation benefits work with SSDI
People's bodies in Georgia are definitely not indestructible and from time to time people are not 100%. This could be because of injuries or illnesses. These injuries and illnesses can occur in people's homes, in stores, at businesses, in public areas, while people...
Common injuries that result in SSDI benefits
People in Georgia try to avoid injuries as much as possible. This is because it is not fun to be hurt. Injuries can affect many different aspects of people's lives, not just the body part that is actually injured. The more serious the injury, the more they will affect...
Social Security Disability helps many people
People in Georgia need money in order to pay for food, their homes, clothing and other essentials. Generally, people need to work in order to earn an income and have money to pay for their needs. However, not everyone is able to work and earn an income. Many people...