Social Security disability funds are predicted to run out by 2018, resulting in severe cuts in benefits for disabled workers and their families.

The state of the Social Security disability program is often overlooked or even ignored during talks about the financial situation surrounding the entire program. However, 2018 is an important date because it is the earliest point in time by which Congress will be forced to act to make serious changes to the program. Without serious action, those who receive disability benefits now may not receive them in the future.

To learn more about Social Security disability benefits, contact the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

A new report out of Kansas City is asserting that applicants are having a difficult time getting the Social Security disability payments that they need. If you or someone you love isn’t getting the disability funds they need, the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to get you the money you need.

According to the study, an aging Baby Boom generation is combining with a down economy to encourage more people to file for disability payments. The rising number of claimants is causing a growing backlog of disability applications. The study asserts that the current system serves to stifle claims, as it requires a lengthy review process.

If you or someone you love isn’t receiving the disability payments you and your family need, the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

The 18-year-old Idaho man who’s at the center of an ongoing Medicaid and Social Security disability coverage debate has been awarded disability benefits, according to the Idaho Statesman. If you or someone you love isn’t getting the disability benefits he or she deserves, the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help.

The young man suffers from type-2 neurofibromatosis, a rare disease that causes tumors to develop on nerves all over his body. He was diagnosed with the disease when he was four years old, and has been involved in a long fight to receive benefits and keep his Medicaid coverage. The teen says his goal is to use the publicity he’s gained from his fight to help change the system so that more people will get access to the healthcare they need.

If you’ve been denied Social Security disability benefits that you need, contact the New Jersey disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today by calling 800-346-5529.

An 18-year-old man is fighting for social security because of his hereditary disease which has left him blind in one eye and deaf in one ear. If you or someone you love hasn’t received a social security check that he or she is owed, the New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help.

He was diagnosed with type-2 neurofibromatosis when he was 4-years-old. His father died of the disease at the age of 41. His bills are currently paid by Idaho medicaid but his family fears that this will be cut off  when he turns 19. His condition makes it very difficult for him to secure a job. The teen and his mother continue to try and pursue disability although he has been denied twice.

If you or someone you love has been denied Social Security benefits, contact the New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

The number of applications for social security is up 17 percent in one year. This increased demand means longer wait time for workers who can no longer work at their jobs. If you or someone you love isn’t receiving the social security check that he or she deserves, the New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help you get what you deserve.

It is believed that the current economic situation mixed with the aging baby boomer generation are leading to the influx of social security applications. It usually takes about 70 days between the time when a person files for social security disability and when they receive it. Last year, in Maine, this increased to 80 days. The backlog of people filing is making it difficult for those who need to pay their bills.

Officials in Maine, hope that an improvement in the economy will help with the backlog of applicants.

If you or someone you love is not receiving a disability check that he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

In the 2009 fiscal year, new disability claims rose 17 percent nationwide, bringing the total to 3 million. If you or someone you love has been promised a disability check and haven’t received it, the  New Jersey social security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help you get what you deserve.

New disability claims are expected to rise 10 percent in the 2010 fiscal year, which will bring the total to 3.3 million new claims. Roughly 12 million Americans recieved disability checks in 2009, according to the latest figures. The down economy and the rising age of the baby boomer generation are said to be linked to the rise in disability claims.

If you or someone you love hasn’t received the disability check he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey social security lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

There has been a 40 percent increase in disability claims from the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Currently, over 7 million Americans receive disability payments. If you or someone you love has not been receiving the Social Security benefits that he or she is owed, the New Jersey Social Security lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help.

In West Virginia, over 13,000 people are awaiting hearings on their disability claims. Some are concerned that the waiting period, which has a 490-day average, is sending people into poverty. When the economy is bad, it is not abnormal for disability claims to rise.

If you or someone you love has not been receiving the social security benefits that he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey social security lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

If you’re receiving disability checks from Social Security, it’s important to file any changes in your work status with the administration. If you or someone you love hasn’t been receiving the benefits he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

You are required by law to report any changes in your work status to Social Security, as this will affect your ability to receive disability checks. Working while receiving disability benefits is illegal, and you can be prosecuted for the crime. You may be required to repay the money and serve jail time.

If you or someone you love hasn’t been receiving owed Social Security benefits, contact the Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

A former North Carolina principal was sentenced to a year in prison following the revelation that he had lied about his injuries in order to collect Social Security disability payments. If you or someone you love has been denied Social Security disability payments, the New Jersey Social Security disability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help you.

The man was driving his car in 2000 when he was hit by a Marine Corps ambulance which ran a red light. He began collecting SSI disability benefits and quit his job, claiming his injuries made it impossible for him to perform his job. However, it later came out that he was working as a general contractor while still collecting disability benefits. He was tried and convicted of making false statements and failure to report an event affecting payments. All told, he collected over $131,000 in disability benefits.

If you or someone you love has been denied Social Security disability benefits, contact the New Jersey Social Security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today by calling 800-346-5529.

After months of frustrating effort, a Maryland family has finally received the Social Security disability money owed to the 8-year-old son. If you or someone in your family hasn’t been receiving the money you deserve from the government, the New Jersey Social Security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help.

The 36-year-old father has been receiving disability checks since 2003, when a genetic condition left him blind. Under the law, biological children of people on Social Security disability are entitled to half of the amount paid to their parent. However, the boy was not receiving his checks, despite several trips to the Social Security office. After months of being told that the check was “in the mail,” the family finally received a check for $3,776, which was desperately needed for the boy’s care.

If you are being denied the Social Security disability benefits you’re owed, contact the New Jersey Social Security disability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.