Legal Definition Under Georgia State Law Short-term disability is a type of insurance that provides benefits if you are unable to work for a short period of time. It is private insurance you must purchase in the State of Georgia. There is no state-run short-term disability program in Georgia. Short-term disability will generally only cover …
Legal Definition Under Georgia State Law A disabling condition is identified by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in their impairment listing manual, or “Blue Book,” as a condition that can be severe enough to qualify a person for Social Security Disability benefits. Additionally, the condition must be severe enough that it can interfere with the …
A long-term disability is a serious disability that prevents you from working for an extended period of time. Long-term disability benefits are typically paid through a long-term disability insurance policy or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). A long-term disability can impact an individual’s life in many ways. The disability may come about due to illness …
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services help individuals with physical, psychological, emotional, or cognitive disabilities or impairments prepare for, find, and maintain employment. VR programs also help employers recruit and retain employees with disabilities. If a disability prevents someone from having access to steady employment, vocational rehabilitation, or VR, can help break down the barriers they face. …
Partial disability is a term used in Georgia workers’ compensation law. It accounts for the fact that you have a permanent disability that affects your ability to work or function. It doesn’t mean that you are permanently and totally disabled, but your injury will likely affect your function on a partial basis for the rest …
Total disability means an injury that has impaired the physical and/or mental ability of a person so much that they can never again resume their normal occupational or non-occupational activities. This type of disability remains with the person even after they’ve healed as much as possible. As long as a worker is, under the definition …
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a government program that provides benefits to people who used to work for a living, but can no longer work because of a medical condition. SSD is part of the federal Social Security Act, the same law that provides Social Security benefits for retirees. In the United States, SSD is …
When you have a disability, being able to support yourself can be difficult and confusing. Whether your condition is temporary or permanent, you could be able to get money to cover lost wages. A personal injury lawyer from our firm may be able to help. Types of Disability Benefits If you have a medical condition …
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