Understanding Long-term Care Planning and HD

Posted on May 1, 2023

Understanding Long-term Care Planning and HD Long-term care planning is the culmination of all the Disability Umbrella categories. By the…

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Understanding Financial Planning and HD

Posted on April 24, 2023

Understanding Financial Planning and HD Financial planning is an equally important part of the Disability Umbrella because there are many…

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Social Security Disability Survey

Posted on April 17, 2023

Social Security Disability Survey Too many people living with HD are denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security…

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Understanding Legal Planning and HD

Posted on April 10, 2023

Understanding Legal Planning and HD Legal planning is a very important part of the disability umbrella that often gets overlooked….

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Understanding “Other” Insurance and HD

Posted on April 3, 2023

Understanding “Other” Insurance and HD Over the past two weeks the Disability Tips blog has covered disability insurance and health…

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Understanding Health Insurance Benefits

Posted on March 27, 2023

Understanding Health Insurance Benefits Health insurance is a fact of life. You will encounter different types of insurance on your…

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Disability Insurance Benefits

Posted on March 20, 2023

Disability Insurance Benefits When starting down the long road of disability planning for HD, one of the best places to…

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The Disability Umbrella

Posted on March 13, 2023

The HDSA Disability Umbrella One of the biggest misconceptions about disability in the context of Huntington’s disease is that it…

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5 Things to Know When Helping with a Social Security Disability Application

Posted on March 6, 2023

5 Things to Know When Helping with a Social Security Disability Application Applying for Social Security disability is a difficult process…

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How to Contact Social Security

Posted on February 13, 2023

How to Contact Social Security  There are many ways to contact Social Security, but it is important to understand the…

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Should I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Posted on February 6, 2023

Should I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? A question that often comes up when someone is applying for Social…

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Expediting A Social Security Disability Claim 

Posted on January 23, 2023

Expediting A Social Security Disability Claim  The national average for a Social Security disability application decision is now 7-9 months,…

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Advocating for Yourself

Posted on January 9, 2023

ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF When you or a loved one has a rare condition, like Huntington’s disease, it is very import…

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2022

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! While Social Security is only officially closed on Christmas Day – observed December 26, and New Year’s Day…

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HDSA Disability Program 

Posted on December 12, 2022

HDSA Disability Program  As 2022 comes to a close, we want to remind everyone about the amazing, FREE disability resources…

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What to Expect When Applying for Marketplace Health Insurance 

Posted on December 5, 2022

What to Expect When Applying for Marketplace Health Insurance  December is not only the time of year that reflects the…

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What to Expect at a Social Security Disability (Administrative law) Hearing

Posted on November 28, 2022

What to Expect at a Social Security Disability (Administrative law) Hearing  For most, the administrative law hearing, and appearing before…

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Understanding the Social Security Appeal Process 

Posted on November 14, 2022

Understanding the Social Security Appeal Process  If your Social Security disability claim has been denied it is very important to…

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Understanding Your Social Security Denial 

Posted on November 7, 2022

Understanding Your Social Security Denial  If you have submitted a Social Security disability claim, it is important to know that…

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Understanding Social Security Medical Appointments

Posted on October 31, 2022

Understanding Social Security Medical Appointments During the Social Security disability process, it is very common for individuals with Huntington’s disease…

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