By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on July 16, 2025 The changes that occur when the federal government cuts support for Medicaid in December 2026 will be far-reaching and painful for a significant number of Americans, not just those on Medicaid. States depend on Medicaid funding to…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two distinct programs that provide financial support to individuals with disabilities. While each program serves a different purpose and population, some individuals qualify for both benefits simultaneously. This is known as concurrent benefits. Understanding how SSI and SSDI concurrent…

Imagine you’ve been involved in an accident requiring surgery and time to recuperate. Though the injury and rehabilitation period leave you completely unable to work, your doctor believes you will eventually make a full recovery. You know that Social Security does not offer partial disability payments through either Social Security…

If you think you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), one of the key factors the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers is whether or not you can engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). SGA is a measurement used by the SSA to determine…

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be challenging, especially if you’ve been advised to undergo surgery but have chosen not to. The Social Security Administration (SSA) often considers whether medical treatment, including surgery, could improve your condition enough for you to return to…

Every year, approximately 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, coordination, and cognition. As symptoms worsen over time, many individuals find it increasingly difficult to work and perform daily activities. If you have severe PD and are no longer able to work,…