Disability judges approved 54% of all Social Security disability claims in 2022, but their approval rates vary. A new study from Atticus shows that there are administrative law judges (ALJ) who approve over 90% of disability applicants, while some only approve as few as 10%. To conduct this study, Atticus ran the numbers on the nearly 1,300 judges who made
At first glance, tennis may look a little like pickleball. But the rules are totally different. The same is true of ERISA claims. If you try to file an ERISA claim against an insurance company like any other personal injury claim, you and your client will lose because the rules are different. Special Rules for Every Step Most disability insurance
An ELHF is an Expedited Limited Healthcare Fiduciary. ELHFs are appointed by a court when a hospital does not believe a patient is capable of making safe discharge choices and no family members are willing, or capable, of helping the patient. Authorized by § 34-1-133, it went into effect July 1, 2013. It is an expensive procedure because the hospital
Visit almost any assisted living facility and a helpful marketing director will refer you to someone who will help you qualify for VA benefits. This usually means someone selling annuities. The Veterans Administration provides a pension benefit, commonly known as the Aid and Attendance benefit, for veterans and surviving spouses who meet certain qualifications. FYI, surviving spouse means just that.
When many folks file disability claims, they are shell-shocked by the denial of their disability benefits. They have worked hard their entire life. Many purchased disability insurance just in case they became ill or suffered a severe accident, so they cannot understand how benefits could be denied. Some have even been awarded Social Security benefits. They thought they were doing
TennCare (Medicaid), Medicare and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits can help to pay for nursing home care. Medicare will only pay for a limited period of time and only if the person needs skilled care (IV drugs, physical therapy or occupational therapy). VA benefits can pay toward long-term nursing home care. However, VA benefits cap out at substantially less than the
Helping qualify clients for benefits is a sometimes tricky and often a frustrating area of practice. Good lawyers are left feeling befuddled by the maze of laws, regulations, guidelines and rules that govern benefits for their clients in need. They have every right to feel lost. The rules are complicated and filled with hidden traps that can adversely affect vulnerable
Many people plan for their future by investing money in the stock market, paying off their home and mapping out the travel and adventure they will experience in retirement. Yet, few people plan for the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to work. Studies show one in four of today’s 20-years-olds will become disabled before the age of 67, yet
Disability judges approved 54% of all Social Security disability claims in 2022, but their approval rates vary. A new study from Atticus shows that there are administrative law judges (ALJ) who approve over 90% of disability applicants, while some only approve as few as 10%. To conduct this study, Atticus ran the numbers on the nearly 1,300 judges who made
At first glance, tennis may look a little like pickleball. But the rules are totally different. The same is true of ERISA claims. If you try to file an ERISA claim against an insurance company like any other personal injury claim, you and your client will lose because the rules are different. Special Rules for Every Step Most disability insurance
An ELHF is an Expedited Limited Healthcare Fiduciary. ELHFs are appointed by a court when a hospital does not believe a patient is capable of making safe discharge choices and no family members are willing, or capable, of helping the patient. Authorized by § 34-1-133, it went into effect July 1, 2013. It is an expensive procedure because the hospital
Visit almost any assisted living facility and a helpful marketing director will refer you to someone who will help you qualify for VA benefits. This usually means someone selling annuities. The Veterans Administration provides a pension benefit, commonly known as the Aid and Attendance benefit, for veterans and surviving spouses who meet certain qualifications. FYI, surviving spouse means just that.
When many folks file disability claims, they are shell-shocked by the denial of their disability benefits. They have worked hard their entire life. Many purchased disability insurance just in case they became ill or suffered a severe accident, so they cannot understand how benefits could be denied. Some have even been awarded Social Security benefits. They thought they were doing
TennCare (Medicaid), Medicare and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits can help to pay for nursing home care. Medicare will only pay for a limited period of time and only if the person needs skilled care (IV drugs, physical therapy or occupational therapy). VA benefits can pay toward long-term nursing home care. However, VA benefits cap out at substantially less than the
Helping qualify clients for benefits is a sometimes tricky and often a frustrating area of practice. Good lawyers are left feeling befuddled by the maze of laws, regulations, guidelines and rules that govern benefits for their clients in need. They have every right to feel lost. The rules are complicated and filled with hidden traps that can adversely affect vulnerable
Many people plan for their future by investing money in the stock market, paying off their home and mapping out the travel and adventure they will experience in retirement. Yet, few people plan for the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to work. Studies show one in four of today’s 20-years-olds will become disabled before the age of 67, yet
