Like any government institution, Social Security is always changing. If you’re interested in what’s happening in Congress right now, here’s a peek at some current 2015 legislation regarding Social Security: Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015 (July 16) This bill allows people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to participate in clinical trials … [Read more...] about Social Security Updates for July 2015
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Weekly News Roundup: Video Game for Mental Health Seeking FDA Approval, Great Ideas for Exercising With Your Dog, Americans Head to Mexico Amid Rising Dental Costs
Here are some of the top healthcare and disability headlines for August 4–10. Will Doctors Soon be Prescribing Videos Games for Mental Health? We’ve all heard of “brain games,” the games that claim to make you smarter and improve your memory. Heck, maybe you’ve even played one or two. Researchers have criticized the games for being misleading, but one neuroscientist and video … [Read more...] about Weekly News Roundup: Video Game for Mental Health Seeking FDA Approval, Great Ideas for Exercising With Your Dog, Americans Head to Mexico Amid Rising Dental Costs
Inspirational Quote of the Month: Be a Little Kinder
“Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” —John Watson We meet all kinds of people every day. People we can relate to. People who seem to have nothing in common with us. People who you instantly like, and people who aren’t as easy to like. But no matter who you meet, it’s important to remember that everyone has their own story and their own … [Read more...] about Inspirational Quote of the Month: Be a Little Kinder
Weekly News Roundup: 10 Best States for People with Disabilities, 5 Cancers You’re Most Likely To Get As You Age, One in Five Americans Living With a Disability
Here are some of the top healthcare and disability headlines for July 28–August 3. These Are the 10 Best States for People with Disabilities If you are currently living with a disabling medical condition, take note: Arizona is the best state for people with disabilities. United Cerebral Palsy recently released it rankings of the best states for people with … [Read more...] about Weekly News Roundup: 10 Best States for People with Disabilities, 5 Cancers You’re Most Likely To Get As You Age, One in Five Americans Living With a Disability
Weekly News Roundup: Congress Working on Social Security Reforms, Pills May Not Be Most Effective Treatment for Insomnia, Online Symptom-Checkers Misdiagnose More Often Than Not
Here are some of the top healthcare and disability headlines for July 21–27. Big Social Security Bills in the Works with 2016 Cliff Approaching Congress may be working on legislation to reform Social Security’s Disability program, but don’t expect it to pass anytime soon. The House and Senate will more than likely release separate bills introducing a combination of changes … [Read more...] about Weekly News Roundup: Congress Working on Social Security Reforms, Pills May Not Be Most Effective Treatment for Insomnia, Online Symptom-Checkers Misdiagnose More Often Than Not
