Navigating U.S. benefits like Social Security, Medicare, and SSI requires understanding eligibility rules, applications, and ...

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

Among the many hats you wear each day, counseling clients about how to effectively use their benefits programs may be one of the most important. One of the primary aspects of this role is implementing ...

If you find yourself in the position of being ‘disabled’ in some way, it can be an incredibly trying and difficult period. For starters, such a classification comes with an inherent internal struggle, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and public services. Apr 28, 2022, 12:33pm EDT Apr 29, 2022, 04:19am EDT This article is ...

Most people don't think they'll ever suffer a life-altering disability. However, a 20-year-old worker has about a three in 10 chance of suffering a disability before reaching retirement age, according ...

"Easy" may be an exaggeration, but these aren't too bad. Back in November, I had a post with tips for employers about reasonable accommodation of disabilities, pregnancy and lactation, and religion.

Solving the underemployment and unemployment of people with disabilities is more than a moral imperative—it’s a business imperative. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of ...

An appeal may not be a one-step process, so prepare yourself to stick with it. Having an attorney to guide you through the appeals process can make a world of difference. The more medical evidence you ...