Ask the Los Angeles Social Security Attorney: What are the 2017 Changes to Social Security Retirement Age? Every employee hopes to enjoy a financially secure retirement. But with the New Year, comes changes for Social Security retirement benefits. When you start collecting Social Security benefits dramatically impacts how much your monthly benefit will be. So, […]
Workers’ Comp Denied for San Bernadino Victims We’ve just passed the one-year anniversary of the horrific shooting that killed 14 San Bernadino government employees – and wounded 22 more. As we all tragically recall, an armed San Bernardino County employee and his wife mounted the attack on his co-workers at a County employee holiday event […]
What is a Workers Compensation “Carve Out” Trust for Construction, Carpenters, Electricians & Plumbers? Workers Compensation is Insurance purchased by an employer that pays the medical benefits and lost wages of employees who were injured or made sick on the job. When an employee’s Workers Compensation claim is denied, the appeals process is handled through […]
Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act or “NAFI” Workers Compensation — Workers Compensation is Insurance purchased by an employer that pays the medical benefits and lost wages of employees who were injured or made sick on the job. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provides specific workers comp benefits to employees who are maritime workers, including […]
How Much Money in a Workers Compensation Settlement is the “Medicare Set Aside”? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that is required by law in all worker comp cases where there will be ongoing medical treatment. This arrangement “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement money into […]
What is a Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement to pay for future medical services related to the workers’ compensation injury or illness. In other words, the employee’s WCMSA funds that have been “set […]
Social Security Disability for Soldiers & Veterans – At Cantrell Green we admire and respect the service given to our country by America’s soldiers. No amount of appreciation can compensate for these brave men and women’s injuries, disabilities and health issues arising from military service. We understand that the physical, psychological and financial effects of […]
Presidential Candidates Positions on Social Security– Social Security is one of the most pressing issues for older Americans. Experts speculate that as things now stand – unless major changes are made to the Social Security system – benefits may have to be cut by up to 21% in 2034, due to insolvency issues. Raising taxes, cutting […]
Attorneys Tips on Preparing For Your Social Security Disability Hearing – Social Security Disability Hearing Timeframe: Applying for Social Security Disability is actually a process that involves several steps. After you file your initial SSDI application, your case will be reviewed by an SSA staff member called a disability examiner. They will issue their determination […]
Los Angeles CalSTRS Lawyers Explain Double Dipping – Teachers CalSTRS Retirement Benefits And Social Security As experienced CalSTRS attorneys, we are often asked by teachers if they will be able to collect their CalSTRS pension benefits AND Social Security. Unfortunately, teachers in California (and 14 other states) who have opted for state pensions may be denied […]
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