When you have a disability or medical condition that makes it impossible for you to work, there are financial benefits available to you. One such benefit is federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, which are separate from any benefits you may receive...
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Month: July 2022
What is an adult guardianship?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jul 26, 2022 | Firm News
Parents lose the ability to make decisions and act on behalf of a child with special needs after the child is 18 years old. With court approval, however, parents may establish a guardianship to continue to assist their child and assure that their financial and daily...
Renewing your disability status
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jul 12, 2022 | social security disability
It isn't always easy to go through the application process for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration turns down most applications on the first try, and so most applicants have to go through a process of reapplication. They may need to...
Reasons why SSDI claims are denied
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jul 7, 2022 | social security disability
The Social Security Disability Insurance program can provide people with much-needed benefits after they become unable to work due to injury, illness or underlying condition. Unfortunately for many applicants, the eligibility requirements can be quite strict. Most...
How does my disabled child turning 18 impact their SSI benefits?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jun 27, 2022 | social security disability
Supplemental Security Income can be vital for Indiana residents who have a disabled child. SSI provides payments each month. These payments are to serve the child’s needs whether the disability is mental, physical or both. There are income restrictions and parents are...
My application for SSD benefits was rejected. Now what?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Jun 10, 2022 | social security disability
Your disability significantly impairs your quality of life, so you may think it is obvious you should be awarded Social Security Disability benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration rejects most first-time applications. However, you can challenge a...
Comparing long-term disability and Social Security Disability
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | May 26, 2022 | social security disability
While people in Indiana are healthy they generally do not think about what would happen if they suffered a serious injury or illness. However, in addition to needing medical treatment, which can be both costly and time-consuming, people may not be able to work. This...
How guardianships help adults with special needs
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | May 11, 2022 | adult guardianships
If you have a child, you know that your role as a parent never ends. That's especially true if you have a child with special needs. Mental and physical limitations can mean your child may never be completely independent. One way to help is through a guardianship. What...
Can I fast track my Social Security Disability claim?
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | May 3, 2022 | social security disability
For Indiana residents who are disabled and need to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they are commonly concerned about the wait time for a decision. It can be extensive especially if there is an appeal. Often, this is related to questions about the...
Helping a child with autism transition into adulthood
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Apr 27, 2022 | adult guardianships
Parents of children with a disability know that their work is not done once their child becomes an adult. For government assistance to continue, they must keep detailed medical records and be prepared to continue satisfying the eligibility and filing deadlines as...