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SSA Request for Reconsideration Reinstated in New York
Posted at: 12/13/2018 12:41 PM
Social Security is reinstating Reconsideration in New York beginning January 1, 2019. This is an intermediate level of appeal, requested after the initial denial of benefits for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits.
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I Was Hurt at Work. When Will I Be Paid?
Posted at: 10/18/2018 11:09 AM
You are entitled to lost wages if you are out of work for more than 7 days. While the Workers' Compensation system provides for lost wages due to a work-related injury or illness, it often takes a few weeks for you to receive your first check.
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What are the Medical Treatment Guidelines?
Posted at: 10/18/2018 10:53 AM
Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG's) are a set of treatment guidelines issued by the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) that became effective in December 2010.
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I'm Being Paid - Why Do I Need a Hearing?
Posted at: 10/18/2018 10:35 AM
The insurance company may initiate payment to you while you are out of work without any direction by the court. However, it is always our practice to request a hearing if you are out of work. We do this for a few reasons.
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What If I Am Unable to Earn My Full Wages After An Injury?
Posted at: 9/24/2018 8:49 AM
If you return to work after an injury and suffer a reduction in earnings as a result of the injury, you are entitled to collect two-thirds of the difference in Workers’ Compensation benefits.