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.
Filing for Social Security Disability in Iowa
Iowa disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), are provided through federal programs for those who are disabled and are unable to work.
Buying a Short-Term Disability Policy for Pregnancy
Short-term disability insurance policies cover time off work for pregnancy and childbirth.
Your Right to FMLA Leave for a Short-Term Disability
If you need time off work for health, disability, or caregiving reasons, you might be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Understanding Your Social Security Award Letter
Here's what you'll find out in your Social Security disability award letter.
Getting Disability Benefits After Knee Replacement Surgery
If you have had knee replacement surgery on a knee with degenerative joint disease or after a bad knee injury, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.
Social Security Disability Process: From Application to Award
How many disability claims are filed with Social Security? How many win benefits? How does it work?
Can You Get Disability for Low or Poor Ejection Fraction?
If you have a very poor ejection fraction (less than 30%), you might qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Getting Disability Benefits for Sleep Apnea
If your sleep apnea or related complications are severe enough to keep you from working, you could qualify for SSDI or 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.