The amount a lawyer can charge for a case involving assisting a client with applying for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is established by federal law. Thus, attorneys do not have a choice about what to charge. It does not matter whether the client lives in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio. The amount able to be […]
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Can I Choose My Own Workers Comp Doctor?
The short answer is No. The longer answer is detailed below. Often, employees who have been injured at work and call my office want to know why they can’t receive treatment from their primary care doctor or a specialist recommended by their primary care doctor. The best analogy we can come up with is the […]
Read more...Does Workers Compensation Cover Hearing Loss In Indiana
When you work in an industry where you are exposed to especially loud noises, such as manufacturing or construction, you may suffer from hearing loss over time. When this happens, you may need to take some time off from work or stop working altogether so that you can focus on doctor visits and preserving as […]
Read more...Indiana Workers Compensation Law
As an Indiana statutory benefit for employers and employees, Indiana Workers’ Compensation laws create a type of insurance offering. Under the Indiana Work Comp system, an injured Indiana worker will be provided wage replacement (2/3 of their average weekly wage) and medical benefits when they are injured in the course of their Indiana employment. The trade-off for […]
Read more...How Is Income Treated When Applying For Medicaid?
We previously discussed the differences between assets and income in regards to applying for Medicaid. Now we will examine how Medicaid treats income. The information below is an abbreviated overview of individual income taken into account for eligibility under Medicaid. For married couples, both incomes are considered when determining Medicaid eligibility. When the income is […]
Read more...Medicaid’s Spousal Impoverishment Protection Law
The Spousal Impoverishment Protection Law applies for nursing home admissions occurring on or after September 30, 1989. Protection under the law applies to nursing home, in-home and community type care services under the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver. The purpose of the law is to allow the community spouse to keep some of the couple’s […]
Read more...What Is The Difference Between SSDI And SSI
When applying for social security, it is important to understand which program you may qualify for. Social security has two main programs. The first program is known as Social Security disability income (SSDI). SSDI provides monthly income for those who are unable to work due to a disability. To qualify for SSDI an applicant must […]
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