New Qualifications for ALJs Are Bad News, Legal Experts Warn
President Trump has issued an executive order that could compromise the independence of federal agency judges, most of whom work at the Social Security Administration (SSA). ...
Read morePresident Trump has issued an executive order that could compromise the independence of federal agency judges, most of whom work at the Social Security Administration (SSA). ...
Read moreDisability rights advocates and a bipartisan group of senators are calling for a delay in the rollout of a program requiring home health care workers to clock in electronically with Medicaid prior to performing services.
Read moreThree leading civil and disability rights groups are suing the U.S. Department of Education over changes to the way the Department handles claims of rights violations. ...
Read moreUnderstanding what benefits might be available to your child or loved one with special needs can be confusing. Childhood disabled beneficiary benefits (CDBs) are a case in point.
Read moreAdministrator-managed prepaid debit cards offer beneficiaries of special needs trusts greater independence, but up till now such cards existed in a regulatory gray area.
Read moreNew charges against a disability attorney who dubbed himself "Mr. Social Security" can move forward, while thousands of former clients remain in limbo...
Read moreUnder new Department of Labor regulations that go into effect April 2, workers filing for private disability benefits should have a more transparent and fairer appeals process.
Read moreThe president of a medical bill management firm offers helpful hints on managing medical bills and health insurance claims paperwork.
Read moreMore state Medicaid agencies are shifting to managed care models to provide long-term care services, sparking a backlash from disability and elder rights advocates, particularly in Iowa and Kansas.
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