Author Archives: Michael Varon
SSI Vs. SSDI: What Are The Differences?
If you have become disabled and unable to work, you may have come across benefits with acronyms such as SSI and SSDI. You may qualify for one but not the other. What do these acronyms mean and what are the main differences? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is similar to Social Security retirement benefits… Read More »
Ins And Outs Of Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is one of the most misunderstood non-retirement benefits. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a retirement program. It is a program available to those who have become disabled and meet certain eligibility requirements. In 2016, 61 million people in the United States received Social Security benefits. Fourteen percent were disabled… Read More »
New York Man Charged With Workers’ Compensation Fraud
The workers’ compensation system works in strange ways. Sometimes those who truly need the benefits never receive them, while those who are attempting to defraud the system often receive benefits rather quickly with no issues. An investigation of a New York man’s workers’ compensation claim has led to fraud charges. The 49-year-old man now… Read More »
Veterans Asked To Return Benefit Overpayments
What can be worse than waiting months to receive veterans’ benefits? Waiting months, receiving a large amount of benefits and then being ordered to return the money. This may seem cruel, but this is what has happened to many veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently ordered thousands of veterans to return… Read More »
Companies Pay Billions Of Dollars For Poor Workplace Ergonomics
Companies expect that new employees will require training to get them up to speed on daily tasks and workplace policies. When it comes to workplace ergonomics, however, most employees get little or no training. Employers don’t think this type of training is necessary, but they end up paying billions in workers’ compensation benefits when… Read More »
VA Retirees And Disability Recipients To See Biggest Raise In Six Years
Disabled and retired veterans will see a change in their benefits paychecks soon. But they shouldn’t worry—this is a positive change. Vets will be getting a cost of living increase in their checks starting in January 2018. The 2 percent raise in pay will be the largest since 2012. There was no increase in… Read More »
New York Man Faces Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges
There are many people who are truly injured on the job and have their workers’ compensation claims denied. Then there are those who suffer injuries outside of the workplace and get their claims approved. Because of this, workers’ compensation fraud affects everyone. And it’s becoming more and more popular as people try to cash… Read More »
New Savings Plan Available To New Yorkers With Disabilities
Are you disabled and need money to pay for medical expenses? Do you live in New York and qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? If so, you may be able to take advantage of a new savings plan. Medical bills can be costly, especially if you have a long-term disability. Paying for these expenses… Read More »
Secretly Videotaped Man Still Eligible For Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Insurance companies are in the business of making money, so they try to delay or deny claims as often as possible. Even after a worker has been deemed eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, some insurers will go to great lengths to catch workers in the act of doing something deceitful. A New York… Read More »
Veterans’ Benefits Made Available For Those Discharged Based On Sexual Preference
Nowadays, many people do not judge themselves by the gender they were assigned at birth. Those who are born female can become a male through transition surgery, and vice versa. In addition, some people are attracted to the same sex or both sexes, so we no longer live in a society where women marry… Read More »