With changes to Social Security Disability happening all the time, we use our News section to keep you updated and informed.
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More Help for Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)The Veterans Administration has extended a pilot program which assists veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The program provides rehabilitation care.
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Unicameral Bill Would Allow Tax-Free Savings AccountsA bill under consideration by the NE Unicameral, would allow individuals & families to set aside tax-free savings accounts for the care of disabled persons.
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New Congress Rule Prevents Social Security Disability FixCongress prevents reallocation of SSA retirement trust fund to disability fund. Transfer would save disability beneficiaries from having checks reduced by 19%.
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Social Security Annual Report: No Change in Trust FundTrustees annual report that combined trust fund is solvent until 2033. But Disability fund needs congressional action to be able to pay full benefits after 2016
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Few Jobs Available for Those Living with Mental IllnessEighty percent of those living with mental Illness are jobless. Most would work if work was available, however programs pay for treatment but not job support
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UNMC Receives Funds to Study and Treat Pediatric CancerNebraska has one of the highest rates of pediatric cancer in the nation. Doctors at UNMC in Omaha are focused on finding treatments for cancer in kids.
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Buffet Cancer Builds Staff for Research and Clinical DutiesWhile the building goes on, Nebraska Medical Center leaders recruit physicians for research and patient care services.
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Nebraska Republican Hopefuls State Views on Social SecuritySocial Security is an important issue for all Americans. The Republican Senate Candidates from Nebraska revealed their diversity of proposals for changes
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Medicare Doctor FixCongress passes "doc fix" to prevent cuts for doctor reimbursements under Medicare
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March Brings Change in Social Security Disability for U.S. VeteransFind out what is changing this month for veterans seeking Social Security disability and why this change may help totally disabled veterans get relief faster.