MCV Law Blog
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Providing Medical Evidence for Workers' Comp During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At MCV Law we are aware of the need to balance providing regular income with your personal health and safety. If you need to provide a doctor’s report due to a Workers' Compensation disability and an in person visit with your doctor is not possible due to the recent pandemic, Telemedicine may be a viable option for you.…
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Effect of Stimulus payments on SSI and Medicaid Recipients
The Commissioner of Social Security advised that SSA will not consider economic impact payments (stimulus payments) as income for SSI recipients, and the payments will be excluded from resources for 12 months.…
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Are You Over 55 and Laid Off? You May Want to Consider Applying for Social Security Disability
Were you working with restrictions or accommodations from your employer due to a chronic illness or injury, and are now laid off due to the pandemic? You may wish to consider applying for Social Security Disability.…
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Special Benefits If You Are Unemployed Due to the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please see and use this framework for guidance on the benefits you may be eligible for if you have been put out of work due to the recent mandatory shut down of non-essential work activities or because of an order of mandatory quarantine or Isolation.…
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How Can Social Security Recipients Get Checks Under the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill?
Yesterday (Wed., April 1), the Treasury Department and the IRS announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. Instead, payments will be automatically deposited into their bank accounts. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate $1,200 Economic Impact Payments to Social Security recipients who did not file tax returns in…
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The Federal Government passed a stimulus program in response to the needs of those who are likely affected by the COVID-19 induced economic slowdown. The program includes direct payments to individuals.…
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Were You Exposed to Coronavirus at Work?
If you think you may have been exposed to Coronavirus during the course of your employment, there are important steps you should immediately take.…
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Don't Miss Our March 25 Free Social Security Disability Seminar
MCV Law's Social Security Disability Lawyer, Kim Slimbaugh, will host a free seminar on Social Security Disability applications and benefits. Get details and register here.…
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Save the Date: May 18 Free Social Security Disability Virtual Information Session
MCV Law's Social Security Disability Lawyer, Kim Slimbaugh, will host a free virtual information session on Zoom about Social Security Disability applications and benefits. Get details and register here.…
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New Report Released: "Time for a Real Look" at NY Workers' Compensation
Thank you, Dr. Parrott, for bringing to light the plight of the Injured Worker. Read the report here.…