By: Elizabeth Gormley, Esq., Guest Contributor
As many of you know, the Social Security Disability Program is a payroll-tax funded, federal insurance program designed to provide income supplements to people who are physically restricted in their ability to be employed. What you may not realize is that this small amount of monthly income is just the beginning. For many of your patients, SSD may also provide Medicaid or Medicare health insurance. By helping your patient obtain social security benefits every doctor that treats your patient will be paid, including you! That is a huge benefit to the entire health care system and your bottom line.Continue reading