The individual is required to have worked five out of the last ten years prior to filing a Social Security Disability application. This requirement is for people between the ages of 31 and 54. The five years do not need to be consecutive to meet the requirement. Individuals disabled before their 24th birthday, must have
Workers’ Compensation is a type of insurance purchased by employers which provides coverage for the employer and the worker. The coverage is intended to protect the employer from lawsuits and to provide benefits for the worker in the case of an injury or illness while working. Some level of New Mexico workers’ compensation insurance coverage
Parents allow their children to ride the bus to school and do not want to worry if they will make it to school safely. It is reasonable for parents to believe that their children will arrive at school and back home without injury. However, this is not always the case, and thousands of school children
Accidents involving semi-trucks affect millions of people every year, and sometimes cause life-altering injuries. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data, there were over 350,000 accidents involving 18 wheeler tractor trailers in 2012. When these truck accidents occur due to truck driver negligence or truck company negligence, those injured may be able
Being involved in a motor vehicle collision in Albuquerque, New Mexico can be scary, especially if you don’t know the correct actions to take. Always seek out medical attention even if you feel fine. A police officer will normally ask drivers and passengers if anyone requires an ambulance. It’s highly advisable to have a paramedic
People are injured while at work or running errands at the grocery store. One of the most common injuries in Albuquerque, New Mexico come from slip and falls. Some of the reasons that people are injured in a slip and fall accident are due to factors that the owner or management were not responsible with
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a number of conditions to be severe enough to prevent you from working. Regardless of the condition, all impairments are subject to evaluation and you must meet certain criteria to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Though most of the conditions listed by the SSA as disabling are
When a minor is injured and diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at school, while playing on a sports team, in a car collision or any other accident, the effects may last a lifetime according to medical studies. One specific study conducted by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported almost half
There are two kinds of brain injuries. One is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the other is a Non-Traumatic Brain Injury (Non-TBI). A TBI is caused when a person is hit or struck on the head and the brain is shifted around, causing injury to the brain. A common non-traumatic type of brain injury
Applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a complex and frustrating process. It can take up to one year to receive an approval or denial of your disability application. If that isn’t long enough, it may be up to an 18 month wait to get a hearing
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program are federal government programs. Both offer medical insurance called Medicare and cash benefits to those who are disabled and under the current retirement age of 62 years. Disabled individuals must meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of being medically “disabled”.
The State of New Mexico has a current law that medical providers may charge their patients up to $30 for the first 15 pages of their medical records and $0.25 a page thereafter. Unfortunately, the law doesn’t specify a limit on the overall amount a medical doctor can charge, even if those records are used
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