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Maternity Leave Rights in Florida

Although Florida doesn't have its own parental leave laws, new parents in Florida may be entitled to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Can I Get Social Security Disability or SSI for Long COVID?

What you'll need to show Social Security to get disability benefits for long COVID.

Workers' Compensation: Am I Eligible for Permanent Disability Benefits?

To be eligible to receive workers’ comp disability benefits over the long-term, you don’t need to be completely unable to work; in fact, most injured workers are able to return to work at some point.

Filing for Disability in Texas: Social Security and SSI

The disability approval rates in Texas for Social Security and SSI disability benefits are not as high as the national average.

Can I Get Disability Based on Retinitis Pigmentosa Damage?

Social Security will grant disability benefits for those whose peripheral vision and/or central vision is severely affected by retinitis pigmentosa.

Social Security Ticket to Work Program

Ticket to Work expands the vocational services available to people on SSDI and SSI and provides additional protections to people's disability benefits as incentives for them to attempt to return to work.

Are Social Security Dependents Benefits Available for Stepchildren?

Social Security benefits are available for most unmarried dependent stepchildren who are under the age of 18 or have a disability.

Can I Start School Full-Time While on Disability?

There is no rule restricting a person who is receiving SSDI or SSI benefits from taking classes, full or part-time, but Social Security may see this as evidence that the recipient can work.

Can I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits at Age 64 or 65?

You can apply for disability benefits until full retirement age.

Filing Social Security Disability Forms

Here are the disability forms used to apply for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration.

Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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