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Social Security Adds 52 Conditions to Compassionate Allowance List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 52 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowance initiative designed to fast-track disability benefits to the most severely ill.The total number of conditions that qualify for compassionate allowance now stands at 165, with more conditions likely to be added in the future. 52 Newest Compassionate Allowance Conditions The newest [...]
Read moreUse Over the Counter Pain Relievers with Caution
When you get a headache, what do you take for it? More than likely it’s an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Either one of these non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) will usually do the trick – giving you fast relief. But did you know that taking them too often could be harmful? [...]
Read moreYoga Therapy for People with Disabling Chronic Health Conditions
Did you know that Medicare and some health insurance plans cover yoga therapy for people with disabling health conditions? Research has found that yoga helps people change poor lifestyle habits that have led to some of the most common – and costly – chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancers, arthritis, obesity, back [...]
Read morePeople with Disabilities Face Challenges with 13% Unemployment and Hurdles in Applying for Social Security Disability
Trending now – more jobs available for job seekers. This is good news for the 12.8 million Americans currently out of work. But for the long-term unemployed who suffer poor health, the news may not make much of a difference. Competing for Jobs Even though the latest jobs report from the Department of Labor is [...]
Read moreA Comic Book Version of the Healthcare Law
There is no doubt that the Affordable Care Act is complicated. Why can’t someone step up and make it simple for all to understand? Well, someone has. Professor Jonathan Gruber, a healthcare expert, tells the healthcare reform story using a popular, visual medium – the graphic novel. It reads like a comic book, complete with [...]
Read moreAre you a Freedom Disability Customer?
If you would like to contact your Advocate, or hear a status update on your case, please call us at (877) 218-5017. You can also reach out to your Advocate through Freedom Square, a unique website created specifically for our customers. You will receive an email invite to Freedom Square after completing the initial interview with your [...]
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