If you provide ongoing care for a disabled individual, then you may need to be the one who applies for benefits on his or her behalf. There are additionally some state and local programs that provide additional benefits directly to full-time caregivers of the disabled, which means that you may also be able to receive some financial support yourself for filling the role of caregiver to another individual. Situations in which Caregivers May Need to Assist Any condition that compromises the mental capacity of a disabled individual may require a caregiver to step in to facilitate the application process for (Read more…) . . . → Read More: THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: Guest Post: Applying For Social Security Benefits for Your Loved One and For Yourself
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