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• New York State Workers’ Compensation
• Social Security Disability
• Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Workers’ Compensation
• New York City and State Retirement Disability
• The Doctors Corner - Compensation and Social Security Information for Doctors

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Social Security Disability

• New Yorkers: Know what you need for the online SSA disability process
• How Fraud is Messing Up our Social Security Disability Program
• Radiculopa-what-othy?
• What the Heck is a Chiropractor and do I need it for my New York Disability Case?
• New healthcare information for New York’s SSA disability claimants

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Library

Social Security Disability

• Suffered a stroke and can’t work in New York? You may be eligible for Social Security Disability
• The Frustrating Wait For A Hearing Date
• How To Handle A Federal Disability Csse
• Win Your Disability Claim: Part 2

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability

Q:

WHAT IF I GET AWARDED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BUT AFTERWARDS FIND I AM WELL ENOUGH AND WISH TO RETURN TO WORK?

A:

Yes, if you are getting disability benefits, there are special rules which make it possible for you to continue to receive Social Security disability benefits while getting back to work.  You would inquire about social securities work incentives and/or their Ticket to Work program which make it possible for you to work and continue to receive monthly payments. 

The trial work period allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months.  During this period you receive your full SS benefits regardless of how much you are earning as long as you report your work activity and continue to be disabled.  At the end of this trial work period, you have 36 months in which you can continue to work and still receive benefits as long as your earnings are not "substantial."  Earnings of $1,000. or more are currently considered substantial. 

Still have questions?  Consider contacting a social security disability attorney.  At Markhoff & Mittman, we are  happy to offer you a FREE consultation with one of our disability specialists.  Simply call us at 1-866-205-2415 to make your appointment.  Or, complete this contact form and we will call you at your convenience.

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Videos

Social Security Disability:

• How Much Time Do I need in the Social Security System for Disability Credits
• The Real Story Behind Attorney Fees in Social Security Disability Claims
• What do you do if Social Security Disability has denied your claim?

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News

• NY SSD Lawyer Asks: What will SSA Reform Look Like?...
  Posted on 8/31/2010
• NY celebrates the Social Security Administration’s 75th Anniversary...
  Posted on 8/29/2010
• US Dept of Labor: $22M to get disabled workers back into the workforce...
  Posted on 8/26/2010
• Social Security Disability Can Help Those With High Medical Bills...
  Posted on 8/17/2010
• Social Security Disability Attorneys Offer Continuing Ed Course...
  Posted on 8/17/2010

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FAQs

Social Security Disability

• CAN MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION AND 403B BE GARNISHED? 

• I BELIEVE THAT I AM ELIGIBLE FOR NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY.  CAN I APPLY FOR AND COLLECT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS AS WELL?  WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?  AND, IS THERE AN "OFF-SET?"
  
  
  
  

   

• WHAT IF I GET AWARDED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BUT AFTERWARDS FIND I AM WELL ENOUGH AND WISH TO RETURN TO WORK?

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