Adults with disabilities in group homes, facilities lose part of $60 monthly allowance – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

CHICAGO — Advocates want Gov. Bruce Rauner to restore a $60 monthly allowance for adults with developmental disabilities, but his administration insists there’s no way to stop an automatic reduction to the allowance, especially given Illinois’ finances.People with disabilities use the pocket money for things like haircuts, coffee and movies. It comes from their Social Security checks, with the remainder routed to the state to help pay for their housing.In the first increase in two

Source: Adults with disabilities in group homes, facilities lose part of $60 monthly allowance – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

Nothing really changes in Springfield and politics. The little people, the ones without power lose.

Social Security Q&A: Can I Return to Work and Keep Disability Benefits? | Valley News

Question: I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can

Source: Social Security Q&A: Can I Return to Work and Keep Disability Benefits? | Valley News

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You can also work part time and continue to receive Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must follow the rules and report your work to Social Security.

Guest Commentary: No need for workers’ comp reform | News-Gazette.com

By Perry J. Browder Gov. Bruce Rauner and his allies are holding the state budget hostage, putting the most vulnerable citizens of our state at risk, in an effort to re-engineer the state’s workers’ compensation system. They claim changes are necessary to boost the business climate in Illinois,

Source: Guest Commentary: No need for workers’ comp reform | News-Gazette.com

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Several articles like this published this week throughout the State of Illinois. The Governor and legislators continue to debate whether more changes in the Illinois Work Comp law are needed.

Worker injured during rescue bid can’t be denied workers comp, Pa. court says | PennLive.com

Franklin Pound fell 20 feet after being overcome by methane gas during the unsuccessful rescue attempt.

Source: Worker injured during rescue bid can’t be denied workers comp, Pa. court says | PennLive.com

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Takes a lot of hubris to argue that attempting to rescue a co-worker is outside the scope of your job. The insurance company should be ashamed of itself.