Social Security

Approximately 27% of Maine residents have some form of disability, but only 7% of them receive Social Security Disability benefits. The state spends nearly $4.5 billion annually on disability services which is approximately 37% of its healthcare spending. Any form of disability can drastically increase the need for medical services and financial assistance. Therefore, if […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that approximately 28% of Indiana residents have some form of disability. This is equivalent to one in every four residents. These disabilities usually have a significant impact on the health and overall being of the victim. Unfortunately, Indiana residents who report a disability are more likely

In 2022, more than 65 million senior Americans will receive monthly Social Security checks totaling more than $1 trillion annually. Therefore, it is no surprise this program has become a target of scammers. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports more than one million attempts were made to scam people out of their hard-earned benefits in

Approximately 23% of residents in Illinois suffer from some form of medical disability. The disabilities usually cost the state approximately $32.8billion per year in healthcare-related costs, translating to roughly 33% of the state’s total healthcare expenditure. It means that the state spends nearly $19,000 on every disabled person every year. A high number of disabled

According to CDC, at least one in four adults across Idaho has some form of disability that affects their ability to work and earn. These figures are almost identical to the national average. A significant number of people with disabilities in Idaho struggle with severe mobility issues, cognitive issues, and independent living. Other forms of

Approximately 22% of Hawaii residents have some form of disability, but only a small percentage of these people receive Social Security Disability benefits from the federal government. Hawaiians living with disability are more likely to be smokers, obese, and struggle with a wide range of other health complications such as heart disease and diabetes. Hawaii