How to Apply for Disability Benefits
If you’ve been forced to leave your job because of an illness or injury, you should consider filing for disability benefits. But you may wonder, how do you get started? And what’s the first step for the procedure? If you’re interested in getting to know how to apply for disability benefits, we’ve got all the answers you need. First Things …
Supplemental Security Income vs. Social Security Disability Insurance
Whether it’s SSI (Supplemental Security Income) disability benefits or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits, both offer cash benefits for disabled individuals. But although they seem pretty similar, they’re actually quite different. SSDI benefits are only for workers who have a certain number of work credits. On the other hand, SSI disability benefits can be availed by people who have …
Social Security Disability Benefits: How You Qualify
Social security disability benefits can provide a backup plan for people who have unfortunately lost the ability to earn money. While everyone wants to know how you get social security disability benefits, these benefits are provided to a person if they qualify according to its eligibility criteria. The Social Security Administration demands that the individual applying for disability benefits meets …
The Benefits of Disability Insurance
If humans are given sufficient time to prepare, they can anticipate and plan for life pretty well. Occasions such as marriages, child birth and retirement require a significant amount of time and other resources. However, it’s difficult for most people to imagine – let alone save for – major, unexpected life changes. For instance,a lot of people don’t know how …
What should I do to establish a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation?
Question: I have an injury on the job. What should I do to establish a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) and receive benefits? Answer: The following information is intended to inform you of various procedures necessary to procure benefits you may be entitled to. Report the incident/accident as soon as possible to your supervisor. Fill out …
Can I Reactivate My Old Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Question: I had an allowed back injury claim a few years ago which I believe is still open. My back is really bothering me now and I have done nothing to aggravate it that I am aware of. What can I do? Will the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) help me? Answer: This inactive claim is indeed open for …
My Injuries Still Bother Me – What Benefits Am I Entitled To?
Question: I have a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). My injuries still bother me. What benefits am I entitled to? Answer: There are benefits that may be available to you. The OBWC will not notify you of these benefits. If you are still experiencing residual pain or other disability after 26 weeks have elapsed since the …
What Are Other OBWC benefits I May Be Entitled To?
Question: What are other benefits I may be entitled to if I have an established claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC)? Answer: There are multiple benefits that may be available to you if you are off work under doctor’s written instructions due to injuries in your claim – or even if you miss no time! We will …
What Should I Do if I Get Injured at Work in Ohio?
Question: What should I do if I get injured at work? Answer: If you are injured during the course of your employment, you should immediately report the injury to your employer/immediate supervisor and ask to fill out an incident report. Some employers may not have such forms. In that case, incident report or not, go on to the steps below. …
