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Michael Bloom
3 min read
Get your disability. Get your life back. Bloom.
Why Choose Michael E. Bloom and Bloom Disability Law, LLC? Our goal is to get you approved as early in the process as possible.
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Still Working? Read this post first...
"I am working but have severe medical impairments, can I apply?" The very first step of the five-step Disability Evaluation Process asks...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Applying and Appealing: Procedural Steps Explained
The first step in filing for disability is to complete and file an online or paper application. When an application for disability is...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
SSD vs. SSI: What's the Difference?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs based on disability , the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
How likely am I to be approved?
“How likely am I to be approved?” or “But I heard everyone gets denied their first time?” Every single case is unique and has its own...
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Michael Bloom
2 min read
How much back pay can I get? ... Five-month waiting period!?
When you apply for disability benefits, you allege an “onset date,” i.e. the date on which you believe you became disabled. This is...
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Michael Bloom
3 min read
“No Fee Unless You Win,” Explained. And, what about Costs?
How can attorneys charge in a Social Security Disability case? A fee agreement is a written statement signed by the claimant (client)...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Do I get medical insurance?
Yes, everyone eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is also eligible for Medicare after a 24-month qualifying...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Help Paying Medicare Premium
" Extra Help " is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premiums,...
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Michael Bloom
3 min read
Success Stories: Real Clients, Real Results with Bloom Disability Law
At Bloom Disability Law, LLC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to helping individuals in Ohio and Pennsylvania navigate the...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Disabled Widow(er)'s and Surviving Spouse Benefits
There are a few types of benefits available through Social Security for surviving spouses. The most common of these are Surviving Spouse...
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Michael Bloom
2 min read
Does VA Disability Rating affect the Social Security Disability evaluation process?
VA Disability Compensation is a cash benefit intended to compensate veterans for certain service-connected impairments. The amount of...
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Michael Bloom
1 min read
Early Retirement and Social Security Disability
Many people can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, the earlier you begin taking your...
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Michael Bloom
2 min read
Maximize Social Security Disability Benefits with Expert Advocacy
Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability benefits can be a daunting task for individuals dealing with disabilities. From...
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