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Month: March 2022
Should I be concerned about my continuing disability review?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jan 12, 2023 | social security disability
There is an understandable sense of relief for Indiana residents who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and been approved. Not only does this help them make ends meet, but it gives them time to recover from their injuries or condition and prepare for...
How might a disabled person moving out impact SSI benefits?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jan 3, 2023 | social security disability
Young people in Indiana want to have their independence and be free to live on their own. This includes disabled people who have been getting some form of Social Security Disability benefits. When a young adult receives Supplemental Security Income, there are rules...
Alternatives to adult guardianships in Indiana
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Dec 16, 2022 | adult guardianships
Families in Indiana who have a loved one with mental or physical disabilities are concerned about their future. If their loved one needs protection, it is important to know the options to protect them. Adult guardianships can be useful Adult guardianships are often...
The differences between Social Security Disability and other disability benefits
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Dec 2, 2022 | social security disability
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 8 million people received Social Security Disability benefits in 2022. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability....
Reconsideration: The first step in appealing a denial of benefits
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Nov 16, 2022 | social security disability
You applied for Social Security Disability benefits weeks ago only to finally receive a letter from the Social Security Administration stating your application was denied. This is incredibly frustrating. After all, you know you have a medical condition that makes it...
How does workers’ compensation affect Social Security Disability?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Nov 8, 2022 | social security disability
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide much-needed income to Indiana residents who are no longer able to work for a living due to an injury. Indiana's workers' compensation system can do something similar. If you are permanently disabled because of...
How Indiana helps guardians
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Nov 2, 2022 | adult guardianships
If one of your loved ones has become unable to manage their own affairs, due to illness, injury or some other condition, it may be time for you to become their legal guardian in order to protect them. This can be a profound act of love, but it's also a difficult...
Planning effectively for your autistic child’s future
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Oct 18, 2022 | social security disability
Parents of disabled children or those with severe autism worry about their children’s futures. And, these fears do not go away as they age, even if they become an independent adult. It is a parent’s job to always worry. However, it is also a parent’s job to plan for...
Helpful information about long-term disability
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Oct 10, 2022 | social security disability
Most of us need our jobs, especially in today’s uncertain economic times. Having to take time off from work because of an injury can seriously disrupt your life and cause you incredible stress or worry about how you will pay bills or take care of your family. When...