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Medicare

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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A social security disability claimant (other than those on kidney dialysis or suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease) must wait 24 months from the date disability benefits commenced before becoming Medicare eligible. If the individual is eligible for any retroactive Medicare benefits, this information will be included in an Award Certificate…

Proper ladder safety practices

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Portable ladders are perhaps one of the most common tools found on North Carolina construction sites. Yet, ladder falls remain a common source of injuries throughout the country. OSHA has set out specific rules regarding ladder use to make sure you are staying safe. First, make sure you are using the…

Death and Title XVI Benefits

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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When an individual seeking SSI benefits under Title XVI passes away, underpayments of SSI benefits are payable only to the surviving spouse if the surviving spouse was living in the same household with the claimant at the time of death or within six months immediately preceding death. There are other…

What is benzene?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Every day thousands of workers in North Carolina are subject to toxic substances. Most of the time, proper precautions are taken to make sure no harm comes from working with these chemicals. One such substance is benzene. Benzene is naturally found in volcanoes and forest fires. But it is also…

Death and Title II Benefits

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act do not die with the claimant. If there are back benefits due and owing at the time of death, these will be paid to a surviving spouse who is living with the decedent. If there is no spouse, the law provides…

Scaffolding Safety Tips

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Whether you have worked on it or simply seen it, it seems pretty obvious that working on scaffolding can be a very dangerous job. Falling from these structures, even when you are not too far up, can result in some fairly serious injuries, even death. As such, there are specific…

Proper lifting techniques to save your back

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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For many workers, lifting heavy objects is just another part of the job. Whether you have been unloading trucks for 20 years or just started a warehouse job, it is vital to use proper lifting techniques. Not doing so could lead to a spine injury and other problems, which could…

From Disability to Retirement

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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If an individual is approved for social security disability benefits, his or her social security retirement benefits are protected by the earnings freeze, technically known as the “period of disability.” What this means is that an individual can receive full social security disability benefits up to his/her normal retirement age…