According to the last census, as many as 56 million Americans have a disability. More than half of those individuals are dealing with a severe disability which seriously impacts or negates their ability to work on a full-time and competitive basis. I have often pointed out that about one third of the general population will become disabled or die before they reach retirement age, and this figure is bound to go up in the coming years due to the rise in the retirement age from 65 to 67, and the impact of the opioid crisis.
During the past few years, the Social Security Administration was overwhelmed by new disability applications as a consequence of the Great Recession. Many claims were filed by individuals in their early and mid-fifties who had health issues and whose job prospects were very bleak. Presently, as in prior robust economic times, similarly situated individuals who would have opteBETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
PROVING DISABILITY WITHOUT POSSESSING PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE IN TAMPA BAY
According to the last census, as many as 56 million Americans have a disability. More than half of those individuals are dealing with a severe disability which seriously impacts or negates their ability to work on a full-time and competitive basis. I have often pointed out that about one third of the general population will become disabled or die before they reach retirement age, and this figure is bound to go up in the coming years due to the rise in the retirement age from 65 to 67, and the impact of the opioid crisis.
During the past few years, the Social Security Administration was overwhelmed by new disability applications as a consequence of the Great Recession. Many claims were filed by individuals in their early and mid-fifties who had health issues and whose job prospects were very bleak. Presently, as in prior robust economic times, similarly situated individuals who would have opted to apply for disability just a few years ago, now prefer to utilize their health insurance and continue working as long as their health permits. Most Americans are hard working and prefer a paycheck to a disability check.
Unfortunately, many disabled workers do not have health or disability insurance through their employment, and others cannot afford to purchase coverage under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). As such, regardless of the state of the economy, when a person comes to that fork in the road when they have to cease working and pursue a disability claim, they often find themselves without health insurance or the financial means necessary to seek appropriate medical treatment to prove their claim. This is when it becomes imperative that you hire an experienced disability attorney who can help you navigate your way through the various publicly funded medical service providers in the greater Tampa Bay area.
Do not give up hope wandering aimlessly from emergency room to emergency room. If you are truly disabled, I can help you get in contact with the Pinellas or Hillsborough County Departments of Social Services. They can assist you in making a good faith effort in obtaining the medical treatment you need from their respective health departments or community health centers. The state of Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation can also play a valuable role in determining if your medical issues prevent you from working. Lastly, there are also publicly funded mental health services that can provide you with the treatment you need.
If your health and life’s circumstances have forced you to pursue Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and you don’t know where to turn, please contact my office to see if we can help.
d to apply for disability just a few years ago, now prefer to utilize their health insurance and continue working as long as their health permits. Most Americans are hard working and prefer a paycheck to a disability check.
Unfortunately, many disabled workers do not have health or disability insurance through their employment, and others cannot afford to purchase coverage under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). As such, regardless of the state of the economy, when a person comes to that fork in the road when they have to cease working and pursue a disability claim, they often find themselves without health insurance or the financial means necessary to seek appropriate medical treatment to prove their claim. This is when it becomes imperative that you hire an experienced disability attorney who can help you navigate your way through the various publicly funded medical service providers in the greater Tampa Bay area.
Do not give up hope wandering aimlessly from emergency room to emergency room. If you are truly disabled, I can help you get in contact with the Pinellas or Hillsborough County Departments of Social Services. They can assist you in making a good faith effort in obtaining the medical treatment you need from their respective health departments or community health centers. The state of Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation can also play a valuable role in determining if your medical issues prevent you from working. Lastly, there are also publicly funded mental health services that can provide you with the treatment you need.
If your health and life’s circumstances have forced you to pursue Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and you don’t know where to turn, please contact my office to see if we can help.
