Question: Can I fire my representative? Dear Reader: As a disability representative, I will admit that this question makes me squirm a bit. But, YES, you can fire your representative. I have spoken with several unhappy people that have representatives who are far away, difficult to reach, or just don’t seem invested Read more…
Question: What happens to my benefits if I move to another state? Will I have to re-apply? Dear Reader: People move all the time for a variety of reasons: new job or job transfer, to be closer to family (or to get away from family – ha!), cost of living, weather, Read more…
SSA has highlighted over 225 types of cases to receive expedited treatment for their disability claims. Let SSA or your attorney know right away, if one of these applies to you: Acute Leukemia Adrenal Cancer – with distant metastases or inoperable, unresectable or recurrentAdult Non-Hodgkin LymphomaAdult Onset Huntington Disease Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeAlexander Read more…
Making ends meet is hard for those with disabilities, especially while struggling to gain SSDI/SSI benefits. The Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock is a food pantry, thrift shop and provider of limited financial assistance to thousands of families in Central Arkansas. Through the work of volunteers and staff, they Read more…
If you don’t have health insurance (or want to change yours) – NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! There is a lot of talk about ACA possibly being stopped or changed to a new system. This could take a long time, if it ever happens at all. Open enrollment is Read more…
Free flu shots will be given at the Lonoke Community Center on November 4, 2016, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, call (501) 676-2286.
Medical Marijuana: No prescription required? Deborah L. Hardin, Managing Attorney Earlier this week, I encouraged Arkansas voters to read the text of Issues 6 and 7, regarding medical marijuana. Since then, many people have shared important questions, legitimate concerns, and examples of outright manipulation. I cannot possibly answer every person individually, so I am Read more…
Arkansas to vote on Medical Marijuana in 2016! UPDATE: Since posting this text of Issues 6 and 7, we have received many questions and concerns. We cannot answer everyone individually, so we have addressed the most common questions, here. Issues 6 and 7 (among others) will be on the 2016 Read more…