WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU NEED SSDI HELP?
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has affected all our lives in one way or another. Many people suddenly found themselves working from home, having to file for unemployment, or attempting to work through new financial difficulties. This includes individuals who depend on Social Security. Although it’s uncertain exactly how drastic the outcome will be, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has produced several guidelines to provide some direction in this difficult time. Getting Help In order to prevent further spread of the virus, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, Social Security offices across the country have temporarily closed their doors. This means they are no longer seeing people face to face. However, you are still encouraged to contact the offices, as their employees are available either over the phone or through their website. The SSA states that you “can do most of your business with SSA online.” This includes filing for a claim (like retirement, disability, or Medicare benefits), filing for an appeal, applying for extra help, checking your application status, and much more. For a full list of services, visit SSA.Gov. Hearings With offices closed across the country, it’s enough to cause some concern regarding whether or not hearings will occur. Thankfully, hearings will continue over the phone until it is safe to continue with in-person hearings. The SSA states that individuals who have hearings scheduled during a time when offices are closed
due to the pandemic will receive a call to confirm they can be available for a telephone hearing. With this being said, if you don’t wish to have a telephone hearing, you have the option to postpone your hearing until regular office hours and standard operations resume. If you have any other questions regarding the setbacks COVID-19 has caused within SSDI, call Young Marr & Associates to talk to one of our team members today. Our team has the experience and knowledge to help you through this and answer any questions you have.
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THE BEST GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS • 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper •
onion, red bell peppers, baby carrots, and yellow squash are great on the grill)
1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
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5 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
2 lbs assorted vegetables, trimmed and halved (asparagus, mushrooms, red
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic. 2. Brush vegetables with olive oil and place in a large bowl. Top with lemon juice and seasoning mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 2 hours. 3. Prepare the grill at medium-high heat. 4. Grill vegetables in batches, cooking 3–5 minutes on each side until browned and tender. (Carrots will cook longer, 6–9 minutes per side.) 5. Remove from the grill, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
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