Understanding Social Security Disability and Taxes
Posted on July 10, 2023
Understanding Social Security Disability and Taxes The old saying goes, “nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes.”…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Representative Payee
Posted on June 26, 2023
Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Representative Payee Many Huntington’s disease (HD) impacted individuals are required to get a…
Read MoreWhat to Expect After an SSDI/SSI Approval
Posted on June 19, 2023
What to Expect After an SSDI/SSI Approval It is a day for celebration when you get the letter in the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Auxiliary Benefits
Posted on June 12, 2023
Understanding Auxiliary Benefits If you have been approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) then your immediate family members may…
Read MoreWorking and Receiving Social Security Disability
Posted on May 22, 2023
Working and Receiving Social Security Disability At no point does Social Security require a person to completely stop working to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Social Security Work Credits
Posted on May 15, 2023
Understanding Social Security Work Credits To qualify for Social Security retirement (SSA retirement) or Social Security disability (SSDI), you must…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreSocial 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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….
Read MoreUnderstanding “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…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreDisability 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreShould 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…
Read MoreExpediting 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,…
Read MoreAdvocating 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…
Read MoreHappy 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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