| Supplemental Security Income Redeterminations |
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| Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits turns on various criteria including that the individual have available only "limited" income and resources. Once the individual's eligibility is established, periodic redeterminations will be conducted to ensure that the individual still meets this eligibility criteria and is receiving the appropriate amount of benefits. Generally, a redetermination will take place for each individual every one to six years. More... |
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| Workers' Compensation & SSDI |
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| Acts Benefiting Employee |
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| When an employee undertakes an activity that is outside his regular or established duties, the question arises whether an injury resulting from such activity was incurred during the course of his employment. Though compensation is not altogether likely when the act benefits the employee, there are instances where it is possible for an employee to recover workers' compensation benefits. With respect to self-improvement activities, courts have allowed compensation where the employee was injured while attempting to register for a vocational class. The decision hinged on the fact that the vocational education was called for in the contract for hire. Additionally, an employee required by his union to take educational courses, which were paid for by the employer, was allowed compensation. More... |
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| Ombudsman |
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| To aid disputing parties in resolving their workers' compensation controversy, some states utilize an ombudsman program. An ombudsman focuses on helping the injured worker navigate the procedural complexities of the workers' compensation system. By doing so, the ombudsman not only serves to aid the worker in recognizing his rights and gaining the benefits due to him, but also provides the worker with an enhanced knowledge of workers' compensation in relation to his injury to make thoughtful and considered choices regarding his claim. The ombudsman is not limited to only helping injured workers. He may also provide a supportive role to the employer. More... |
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| Buy-In to Medicaid |
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| The Buy-in to Medicaid program is a form of work incentive that was initiated to provide Medicaid to disabled individuals who, because of the amount of their earned income, would not qualify for Medicaid. Individual states may, but are not required, to provide this incentive by creating a new eligibility group. Currently, just over half the states offer this program with many more planning to do so. Individuals "buy-in" to the program by paying a premium or other fee. However, participating states are not required to seek such payments. More... |
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