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The CDC estimates that 34% of residents in Mississippi are disabled. This number of disabled adults exceeds the national average of 25.6%. Every year, Mississippi spends about $4.5 billion on disability-related healthcare costs. Some individuals cannot live independently; some have mobility and cognitive issues, while others are visually and hearing impaired. Consequently, Mississippi has higher […]

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S, but it hosts about 200,000 people with a disability. Sadly, not everyone qualifies for the disability program the Social Security Administration (SSA) facilitated. On average, first-time applicants have a 38% chance of being approved for benefits. That means most applicants must go through the appeals process

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington spends approximately $19.5 billion on health coverage for disabilities every year. That translates to 37% of Washington’s healthcare costs. The most common are cognitive and mobility disabilities, each affecting 10% of Washington residents. Hearing conditions and independent living follow closely behind, affecting six percent

232,359 adults in New Hampshire have some form of disability affecting their ability to work. This is equivalent to 21% and is at par with the national average of 25.6%. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of these disabled residents receives Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Only 40,000 North Hampshire residents currently receive disability benefits, though

About 22% of Vermont’s population lives with a disability, much lower than the national average. Unfortunately, only five percent of the population receives Vermont Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Individuals with developmental disabilities or other mental health conditions receive the most benefits, followed by individuals with a physical disability that impacts mobility. But generally, any