by tomschaffer | Aug 5, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Firm News
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) halted all in person services to the public including hearings, representative payee monitoring reviews, and more. Since then, the SSA has made efforts to ensure their operations run as...
by tomschaffer | Jul 28, 2020 | Firm News
After its initial February 19, 2020 introduction to the Ohio House of Representatives, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 81 into law on June 16, 2020. This Bill detailed several changes which will impact recent Workers’ Compensation claims, as well...
by tomschaffer | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
As many American businesses and government departments begin reopening their offices, one agency has barely spoken to their plan for reopening: The Social Security Administration. It’s worth noting that the SSA serves our most vulnerable population, and...
by tomschaffer | Jul 10, 2020 | SSD
The Social Security Administration doesn’t just provide retirement benefits; Social Security benefits can also help to replace a portion of lost income if you or a loved one becomes significantly disabled. If you are unable to work due to a serious...
by tomschaffer | Jun 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
A serious injury is the last thing anyone wants or expects to happen to them. A bodily injury can be painful, debilitating, expensive, and even traumatic. Such an injury occurring at work only complicates matters further. Filing and managing a claim with the Ohio...
by tomschaffer | May 28, 2020 | SSD
$2 trillion dollars were designated for disbursement to American citizens as part of the CARES Act. As COVID-19 and its implications sweep the nation, Congress approved this Act in hopes it would stimulate the economy. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security...
by tomschaffer | May 14, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Workers' Compensation
Similar to many other organizations and businesses, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted operations within the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Fortunately, many of the services the BWC provides continue during the pandemic. In an effort to keep Ohioans...
by tomschaffer | May 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, SSD
On May 5, 2020 the deadline to file for and receive $500 per qualifying child from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) passed. This payment is in addition to the $1,200 COVID-19 economic impact payment. The $1,200 payment did not require additional action, and should...
by tomschaffer | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, SSD
The Social Security Administration has announced a proposal to hold all hearings from now through August 2020 telephonically. Schedulers are working to confirm the voluntary acceptance of telephone hearings before releasing hearing dates. As a telephone hearing is...
by tomschaffer | Apr 16, 2020 | SSD
The Social Security Administration determined those who receive Supplemental Security Income will receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments. If you are receiving SSI, no additional action is needed to receive your COVID-19 payment. The treasury department...
