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WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR. Ensure that you and your family all have proper footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes, while exploring the maze. You never know what kind of critters or potentially harmful hazards may appear in your path. EAT BEFOREHAND AND STAY HYDRATED. Be sure to eat before setting out into the maze and don’t bring any glass bottles with you, as it can be dangerous if broken. Furthermore, do not consume alcohol before or while enjoying your time at the corn maze. BE PREPARED. Accidents can happen, usually at the most unexpected times! It is important to always have a first-aid kit handy. Be sure to call 911 in an emergency and let staff know what is going on.
If you’ve ever applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you know the process is neither fast nor simple. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that some conditions are more serious and debilitating than others and has created the Compassionate Allowances Program. This program allows people with certain conditions to receive expedited disability benefits approval. Currently, 223 conditions qualify for a Compassionate Allowance, and a full list can be found on the SSA’s website. Qualifying conditions include terminal or inoperable cancers, transplant failures, rare pediatric illnesses, and early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As with all disability benefits claims, the SSA will require medical evidence of the claimant’s specific disability, and additional tests may be needed to prove eligibility. Once the evidence is compiled, there are no special forms to fill out. Applicants simply note that their disability is on the SSA Compassionate Allowance list when filling out their application form. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR THE MOST SERIOUS CONDITIONS The Compassionate Allowances Program Fall brings apple cider, pumpkin patches, fun seasonal outfits, and corn mazes. Unless you are visiting a “haunted” corn maze, you and your family probably won’t be chased by a chainsaw-wielding serial killer while you try to navigate through. However, safety risks are still present. Here are five safety tips to keep the fun coming during your next corn maze experience. FOLLOW THE RULES. At the entrance to each corn maze, there should be a sign stating the rules for visitors. For the safety of yourself, your children, and others, be sure to read each rule and follow along. Always accompany your kids in the corn maze — it is a maze, after all! WATCH FOR TRIPPING AND FIRE HAZARDS. Keep your eyes peeled for any obstacles on the path, including holes, bumps, ruts, and corn stalks. While navigating a maze, it can be easy to forget to look down while searching for the exit. To prevent fires, you should also avoid smoking and never use matches or lighters.
As long as safety is the top priority this fall, fun will be had by all!
The SSA will automatically flag Compassionate Allowance claims and process them in as little as 10 days. If approved, benefits should begin arriving no later than five months after the initial application is completed. Since a successful disability claim relies on a thorough and accurate application, having an expert in your corner will maximize your chances of approval. Many initial applications are denied, but the experienced lawyers at Di Bartolomeo Law Office know the process inside and out. If you have a condition that qualifies for a Compassionate Allowance, we can help you compile, organize, and submit your application correctly to ensure the fastest possible turnaround time. Contact us today to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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