Social Security Disability benefits are a lifeline for many disabled individuals. A new program in Mississippi will allow disabled individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits to work and save money without losing their benefits. Programs like Social...
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Workers’ compensation basics for Mississippians
Workers' compensation benefits are available to Mississippians suffering from a workplace illness or injury. Occupational illnesses can occur because of hazardous exposure on the job and occupational injuries can include a variety of injuries that occur on the job...
Workers can suffer a variety of different types of injuries
There are a variety of different types of workplace injuries that workers may suffer and it is likely that they will need help with all of them. Whatever the injury the worker has suffered, workers' compensation benefits are an important benefit to be aware of that...
What happens if workers’ compensation is denied?
When a claim for workers' compensation benefits has been denied, it can be devastating for the injured worker and their family. As a consequence, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with workers' compensation appeals options and the...
What the disability application process looks like
The blog recently discussed the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits through the compassionate allowances list which can receive expedited claims processing. Because Social Security disability benefits can be challenging to obtain, and the...
Compassionate allowances for Social Security disability benefits
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be difficult to obtain but are also tremendously important for disabled individuals in Mississippi, which is why it is important to be familiar with the ways to qualify for benefits. Eligibility for Social Security...
What is the process of applying for workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation benefits can help injured workers and their families with the aftermath of a workplace injury or if they are suffering with an occupation illness. Though the workers' compensation system is a no-fault system, and most employers are required to...
SSDI covers mental-health conditions
If someone has a physical disability, it’s often evident to the world. But many people have disabilities that are much less apparent. People suffering with unseen illness can feel affects equally as crippling as those whose disabilities are physical. Just like it...
How can workers’ compensation help injured workers?
When workers are injured on the job in Mississippi, they may wonder what to do. Workers' compensation benefits provide important protections for injured workers or workers suffering from an occupational illness and because of how important they are, workers need to be...
How to qualify for Social Security disability benefits
Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits can be crucial for disabled individuals who need help with their everyday expenses. Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be challenging to obtain which is why disabled individuals should be familiar with the...