For adults, theSocial Security Administration (SSA)defines a disability as any mental or physical condition that is expected to be continuous in nature for at least 12 months that renders a person unable to perform the duties required by a job. To meet the SSA’s definition, people must have...
30 The true economic impact of BCRL is likely much greater given indirect costs from associated disability, unemployment, and foregone opportunities.31 These issues are particularly relevant for young adults, as vocational disruption can thwart earning potential and perpetuate existing financ...
Without going over budget, many people are finding it difficult to keep their homes warm as the weather becomes colder and energy costs continue to rise. The New York HEAP $996 Stimulus Check for 2024, fortunately, helps people in need by providing that monetary aid in New York. The Home ...
Yet in 2015, there were about 111 million adults who didn’t have college degrees. Most of them wanted to earn college credentials but saw cost as their greatest obstacle, according to a survey conducted by The Learning House, Inc. and Aslanian Market Research. Fortunately, thanks to changes...
Veterans with mesothelioma almost always qualify fordisability benefits, which can pay over$4,000 a monthif you’re married. Other VA benefits that offer mesothelioma financial assistance include: Aid & Attendance Dependencyand Indemnity Compensation(VA DIC) ...
6. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): If your cancer diagnosis prevents you from working for a year or more, you may be eligible for SSDI benefits. SSDI provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities, including those with cancer. ...
Protecting yourself and your assets against unforeseen events is integral to financial wellness. This includes having adequate health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and other forms of risk mitigation. Area 7: Retirement Planning
t have either coverage. To learn more about eligibility requirements, service areas, provided services and how to join, contact the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services at (785) 296-8288 or visit theKanCare Medicaid for Kansas website. Older adults may also contact the Kansas ...
Technology could also play a role in enhancing the financial inclusion agenda, as in sub-Saharan Africa, where 12% of adults have a mobile money account and 45% of them rely on mobile phones alone for formal banking. Against the background of growing supply side initiatives and the ...
and the impetus for them, mirrored those enacted decades prior as part of the child welfare movement, with connections drawn between the vulnerability of younger and older victims. Despite passage of these various abuse and exploitation laws for older adults, significant challenges remain in the iden...