The healthcare industry continues to grow rapidly, and millions of people enjoy healthcare employment in various sectors. However, each work day presents multiple hazards. People who work in health care experience some of the highest numbers of nonfatal injuries and...
What is the difference between disability and workers’ comp?
When an injury prevents you from working, you must know how to respond to recover as quickly as possible. You suffered harm but do not know if your injury qualifies for disability insurance or workers' compensation. Clear up your confusion with help from Chron. Learn...
4 places to appeal your SSDI benefits denial
If you have received a denial of your initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, you are far from alone. In fact, government statistics show the Social Security Administration denies as many as two thirds of first-time benefits...
SSD: the purpose of your trial work period
Social security disability can provide financial relief as you navigate the changes in your life resulting from your inability to work. Receiving approval for SSD benefits will allow you to focus on your recovery, but it may not remove your desire to return to work. ...
What is a disability freeze?
For multiple reasons, adjusting to disability can be very difficult. This is why the government provides Social Security Disability benefits in the first place, to try and make this life transition a little bit easier. There are multiple ways that you can qualify for...
What is a disability “freeze?”
The rules governing Social Security Disability Insurance can seem complex, but the idea behind the system is relatively simple. Essentially, if you work for a certain amount of time and experience a disability that no longer allows you to work, those credits you...
