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With a population of 1.9 million, Nebraska is one of the least populated U.S states. Yet, about 20% of Nebraska residents live with a disability. These disabilities affect their ability to work and earn a living. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) affords financial support to residents who cannot work due to a disabling condition. […]

2,322, 751 adults in Ohio reportedly live with a disability affecting their ability to work. This is equivalent to 28% of the population, which exceeds the national average of 25.6%. Ohio’s population with disabilities is more likely to suffer from inactivity, high blood pressure, and obesity than adults in other parts of the nation. Fortunately,

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