Victory in the Legislature—TCNF defends access to medical records
In 2015, Cheryl Coon, while working at TCNF, successfully advocated for a state law that required medical facilities to provide one free set of medical…
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An Informative Vox Article on Social Security Disability Insurance
Vox just published an excellent, well-researched article about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). It does a great job of explaining why this program is an…
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2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Disability Benefits
Most years, Social Security adjusts monthly benefits based on increases in cost of living. After 2017's paltry .3% adjustment for cost of living, the 2018…
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SSI Overpayment Due to Vehicle Value
At times, we have people who contact us because they have been issued a "Notice of Overpayment" due to resources. Because SSI is needs-based, to…
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Social Security Training at NARA
TCNF Social Security attorney Melissa Haggerty recently led an educational meeting for mental health and primary care providers at NARA. NARA is a local non-profit…
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Preparing for a SSI resource meeting
After you receive a favorable decision on your application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will contact you to schedule…
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