• Op-ed: Social Security Disability Insurance should not be cut to balance federal budget

    Updated: 2012-11-26 14:44:16
    Seattle Times, November 24, 2012, by Alex K.F. Doolittle and Debra Shifrin BALANCING the federal budget was a focal point of the campaign season leading up to the election. As the deficit continues to grow, most agree that spending cuts are mandatory in order to see significant progress toward budget control. Which cuts should be [...]

  • An Entrepreneur’s View of the (Not So) Affordable Health Care Act

    Updated: 2012-11-21 15:42:44
    Mises Institute supporter and entrepreneur Bob Luddy tells Fox Business News about the adverse effects of the Affordable Health Care Act on small business owners as well as their employees and customers. This must-see video provides a great illustration of the unintended and destructive consequences of government regulation and is perfect for use in high [...]

  • Does the ADA Cover Private Homes & Apartments?

    Updated: 2012-11-16 22:19:45
    The ADA does not cover strictly residential private apartments and homes. If, however, a place of public accommodation, such as a doctor’s office or day care center, is located in a private residence, those portions of the residence used for that purpose are subject to the ADA’s requirements. The Fair Housing Act requires landlords and [...]

  • Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline Extended Due to Superstorm Sandy

    Updated: 2012-11-13 21:49:28
    The Federal Government is giving those hit by Superstorm Sandy a break. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the December 7 deadline for Medicare Open Enrollment. A new deadline has not been established yet, but as long as Medicare beneficiaries call Medicare’s 24-hour information line at 1-800-Medicare, they can still enroll [...]

  • Social Security Field Offices to Close Earlier

    Updated: 2012-11-12 18:52:01
    Effective November 19, 2012, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will close daily at 3:00 p.m. In addition, beginning January 2, 2013, offices will close [...]

  • How does the ADA affect existing state and local building codes?

    Updated: 2012-11-08 15:30:42
    Existing codes remain in effect. The ADA allows the Attorney General to certify that a state law, local building code, or similar ordinance that establishes accessibility requirements meets or exceeds the minimum accessibility requirements for public accommodations and commercial facilities. Any state or local government may apply for certification of its code or ordinance. The [...]

  • Solving Social Security Problems

    Updated: 2012-11-08 00:41:16
    Discussion about how to get the United States in a better financial position is something that has been all over the news within the past few months. With debt in the country mounting, it is the right time to start considering changes that would allow the country to overcome this debt while improving their financial [...]

  • Medicare Open Enrollment Runs from October 15th to December 7th

    Updated: 2012-11-06 19:32:08
    Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. Now is the time for beneficiaries to compare plans and make sure they have the right health and prescription drug coverage. Beneficiaries may stay with their current plans, or look for a new one with better coverage, higher quality, and lower cost. Review and compare [...]

  • Now That Sandy Has Passed—-Consider Signing Up For Fairfax’s Special Needs Registry

    Updated: 2012-11-05 21:20:41
    Fairfax county’s Special Needs Registry allows residents with medical needs, and organizations assisting those with social needs, an opportunity to provide information to the county government so that we can communicate emergency preparedness, response, and recovery resources to these vulnerable, at risk and hard-to-reach residents. The registry may be used for any emergency requiring evacuation, [...]

  • Court: Spotty Medical Treatment Does Not Bar Disability Benefits Award - Torres v. Astrue

    Updated: 2012-11-04 22:16:03
    : . New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Court : Spotty Medical Treatment Does Not Bar Disability Benefits Award Torres v . Astrue November 4, 2012 In a perfect world , a person seeking Social Security Disability benefits will support his or her claim with a detailed record of regular medical treatment , explaining the claimant's impairments and how they affect his or her functioning . For a number of reasons , however , this is not always possible . In Torres v . Astrue the District Court for the District of South Carolina concluded that a person's inability to get appropriate medical treatment is not , in

  • Court Requires Social Security Judge to Consult Vocational Expert in Disability Benefits Case - Quiros v. Astrue

    Updated: 2012-11-03 23:43:03
    . New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Next Court Requires Social Security Judge to Consult Vocational Expert in Disability Benefits Case Quiros v . Astrue November 3, 2012 The central question in a Social Security Disability case is whether the person seeking benefits can still work , despite any physical or mental impairments . That includes both a consideration of any limits on the claimant's ability to work imposed by the impairments , and the types of jobs the claimant can perform , given those limits and his or her education , background and experience . This decision often involves input from a

  • Late Evidence in Social Security Disability Cases - Brewes v. Commissioner of Social Security

    Updated: 2012-11-02 20:03:16
    . New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Next Late Evidence in Social Security Disability Cases Brewes v . Commissioner of Social Security November 2, 2012 While medical evidence is often hard to obtain from doctors and hospitals , the sooner it is submitted in a Social Security Disability case the better . In Brewes v . Commissioner of Social Security the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether evidence submitted late in the claim process should be included in the record on an . appeal Plaintiff Mindy Brewes filed a Social Security Disability Insurance benefits claim , maintaining that she was unable

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