Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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What Happens When a Child Receiving SSI Disability Turns 18
How Social Security attempts to make age 18 redeterminations fair for children receiving disability benefits through SSI.
How Obamacare Affects Social Security and People With Disabilities
One way that Obama's health care reform will help make health insurance accessible to more people is by eliminating preexisting condition exclusions.
Is Long-Term Disability Taxable, Even If the Company Takes My Social Security Backpay?
A combination of long-term disability benefits and Social Security disability backpay can cause you to owe taxes.
What You Can Do If You Suspect a Fraudulent SSDI or SSI Claim
SSDI fraud costs taxpayer money. If you suspect fraud, you can take action to report it.
Can I Get Disability Benefits if Agoraphobia Keeps Me From Leaving My House?
Agoraphobia can be disabling if it prevents you from working.
How Do I Appeal a CDR Cessation?
Continuing disability reviews (CDRs) rarely result in a cessation of Social Security disability benefits, but it does happen. If your benefits are terminated after a CDR, you can request that a hearing be held to reconsider the decision.
Granted Social Security Disability but Denied FERS/CSRS Disability Retirement?
Some federal employees and postal workers are approved for Social Security disability but denied Federal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS.
6 Steps to Filing an Application for Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to federal civil service employees and postal workers who meet certain requirements. Filing for disability retirement benefits in five steps.
Filing for Disability in California: Social Security and SSI
An overview of the disability benefits process in California as well as some helpful resources and contact information.
Appealing a Denied Short-Term Disability Claim
If your claim for short-term disability benefits is denied, you have the right to appeal -- but you must carefully follow all the rules and requirements.