When a Pennsylvania resident is unable to work for any reason, be it mental or physical, he or she could be eligible for financial support from Social Security. To understand how to claim these benefits, a person who is unable to maintain gainful...
Social Security Disability
Will working jeopardize my Social Security Disability benefits?
Many people across Pennsylvania work hard for years -- often decades -- before they ever feel a disability-related need to call upon assistance for necessary living expenses. And that need is almost without exception dire. Moreover, and notwithstanding the argument of...
Unable to work? You may be eligible for Social Security benefits
When a Pennsylvania resident is injured and unable to work, it is within the rights of that individual to seek financial support. From unpaid medical bills to lost income, a disabled individual and family could be left with a substantial financial burden. Social...
Social Security benefits available to children with cancer
Cancer is a disease that affects thousands of families every year. The sad fact is that many cancer patients are younger than 20 years old, and it is regarded as the primary cause of children's deaths that are disease-related. Many children nationwide, including in...
SSDI benefits may help those with serious impairments
Individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania have the challenge of not only overcoming their barriers but also of convincing other people that these barriers in no way define them. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, helps to alleviate some of...
What to do when Social Security Disability benefits are denied
Some Pennsylvania residents file benefits claims surrounding issues that involve a physical or mental disability. Those who have had Social Security Disability benefits denied might be confused as to where to turn for help in such circumstances. It is possible that...
Unable to work? Future of Social Security system questioned
Many people in Pennsylvania, and throughout the country, rely on Social Security as they have no other source of income. Those who are unable to work have relied on this system for economic security for 80 years. It is reported that Social Security payments...
Social Security disability benefits can provide valuable lifeline
Maintaining gainful employment at a full-time job typically requires certain physical and mental commitments. Should an individual in Pennsylvania develop a medical condition or suffer an injury that precludes him or her from working a full load at a place of...
Information regarding complex SSDI concerns
SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance, may be available to those who have been disabled, either due to a medical condition or a serious injury, and who are now unable to work. However, Pennsylvania applicants should note that it can be a complex process to...
Fight for Social Security benefits to which you are entitled
After the diagnosis of a serious illness or a serious accident that leaves you injured, you may be unable to return to work and perform your duties as you did before. When these circumstances arise, Pennsylvania residents will probably be concerned about their future...