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Short-term disability benefits replace wages lost from being unable to work due to an injury or illness. According to the federal government, less than half of civilian workers have coverage under short-term disability insurance provided by their employers. Non-government workers in California benefit from short-term disability insurance coverage through a state-mandated program. If you have […]

When a disabling medical condition prevents a person from working and earning a living, monthly disability benefits through the Social Security Administration ease financial hardships. How much disability pays each month is a common question people ask the disability professionals at Sackett and Associates. The answer depends on several factors, including the program paying the […]

Life becomes hard enough when a disabling medical condition prevents you from working. The last thing you need is the loss of your job while on disability. The California Disability Insurance and Family Leave laws provide wage replacement when you cannot work, but they do not protect you from being terminated from your job. Job […]

The Supplemental Security Income program was created to serve the needs of individuals with low incomes who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. As a needs-based program, it provides monthly benefits to people who can use them for food, shelter, and necessities.  More than 500,000 people receive California disability benefits through SSI. Their […]

The disability team at Sackett and Associates has helped people in California and nationwide with disability claims and appeals for 45 years. During that time, we’ve come to realize the many challenges that people with disabilities face daily, including some things that most people take for granted, such as parking. Designated accessible parking spaces throughout […]

The length of time it takes for them to receive a decision on their claim is a common complaint among people who apply for disability benefits. The disability professionals at Sackett and Associates understand how frustrating waiting for disability benefits can be when a disabling medical condition prevents you from working. Here is a look […]

Social Security encourages people with disabilities to work by offering work incentives, such as its trial work period and extended period of eligibility programs. If you decide to try working on a full- or part-time basis, you must comply with strict rules and regulations to avoid jeopardizing your benefits or, even worse, committing Social Security […]

A disabling medical condition can quickly lead to financial hardship when it affects a person’s ability to work. Disability benefits California residents with short-term illnesses or injuries may find beneficial are available through the State Disability Insurance program, or SDI. Someone with a disabling condition expected to last for a year or longer may find […]

Almost 55 million people currently receive Social Security (SS) retirement benefits. It’s a staggering number reported by the Social Security Administration, but the focus of attention of news outlets and social media platforms is a recent surge in the number of retirees filing SS claims for early retirement benefits. An array of answers exists to […]

If you work for the federal government, you may already know about the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). It not only provides benefits when you finally reach retirement age, but it also pays federal disability benefits when you cannot work because of a disabling medical condition. When a disability prevents you from working, Social Security […]