The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial aid to those who cannot work due to a debilitating illness. There are numerous qualifying mental and physical disabilities, including depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, multiple...
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Month: January 2018
New Ohio rule regarding opioids for workers with back injuries
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has targeted the opioid addiction epidemic by establishing a new rule regarding workers with back-related injuries. Ohio has seen many negative effects from the opioid overdose crisis, which experts attribute to...
If you have epilepsy, do you qualify for disability?
There are various types of medical conditions that could prevent you from holding gainful employment. Physical injuries, mental conditions or medical issues could keep you from work, which likely means you will not be able to earn the money you need for medical needs,...
Workers’ compensation benefits may continue after death
Workers' compensation benefits assist injured workers with medical bills and other expenses associated with work-related accidents. There are several types of compensation offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), including awards for disabilities,...
New limitations on back surgeries for injured Ohio workers
Ohio readers may know that if they suffer an injury at work, they could be eligible for certain benefits through workers' compensation insurance. However, there are limits to the type of support they could get, especially if they suffered a back injury. A new rule...
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation sees accomplishments, sets goals
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is ringing in the New Year with a wellness program, set to debut in early 2018. The BWC had several significant accomplishments in 2017, including: a $1 billion rebate to Ohio employers; a fire department grant program to...
What is the average wait time for SSD decisions in Columbus?
A previous blog post discussed the increased wait times for Ohioans and people across the country on their Social Security disability claims. Due to Social Security Administration (SSA) budget cuts, cost -saving measures such as hiring freezes and staff cuts were...