Children who are disabled can receive what is called SSI.
SSI is a program that is based on the parent or parent’s assets and income.
Because of this some children who are disabled will not be eligible to receive any money because their parent or parents make too much money.
More on what Social Security looks for when deciding if a child is disabled, in the coming days.
The workers compensation insurance company has made you an offer, is it the right amount?
You can always check with a lawyer who concentrates in Workers Compensation law.
In Illinois if you have a written offer from an insurance company, the attorney can only charge you a fee on the amount you recover beyond the written offer.
That means you do not have to pay any of your settlement to the lawyer unless they can come up with a settlement or award beyond the original offer.
It really is a no lose situation for you to have an experienced attorney review the offer and your case.
Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal Illinois is holding a Parenting and Disabilities Expo on September 26, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at One Normal Plaza.
There will be a number of exhibitors. The site is wheelchair accessible and refreshments will be served. I will also be there.
Plan to come out.
Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal Illinois is holding a Parenting and Disabilities Expo September 26, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at One Normal Plaza.
There will be a number of exhibitors and I will also be there. We would love to see you come and learn about the number of services and programs available for children with disabilities.
The site is wheelchair accessible and refreshments will be served. Come on out.
In Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases the only way to have lifetime medical benefits is to have a trial. The reason is that very rarely will an insurance company agree to settle a case and offer medical coverage for the rest of your life. Insurance companies do not know what the cost would be for future medical.
When you go to trial and win you are automatically entitled to what is called open medical. This is not an insurance card or automatic authorization of future medical treatments. The insurance company can continue to deny coverage of future medical, and then you would have to file another case before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. At this stage, you must prove your current treatment needs are related to your original injury. It is a time consuming process, but necessary if you want to enforce your rights.
Many people think this second step to obtain your future medical is unfair, however, this is the procedural framework the Illinois legislature has established. In any event, the only way you have an opportunity for lifetime medical pursuant to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is to take your case to trial. If you settle your case, then any future medical problems are your responsibility.
If you have any questions regarding whether to try for lifetime medical benefits or settle your case please feel free to call me.