Posted Date: July 27, 2026 | Categories: Credentialing, Licensure & Disciplinary
A call, letter, subpoena, or interview request from a State Medical Board of Ohio (Board) investigator can place a physician’s license, reputation, employment, hospital privileges, and livelihood at risk. Even when the underlying patient complaint appears minor—or plainly wrong—the physician’s first response can materially affect how the investigation develops. In fiscal year 2025, the Board […]
READ MOREPosted Date: June 18, 2026 |
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached a proposed settlement with OhioHealth aimed at stopping the healthcare system from enforcing contract terms that allegedly limited insurers’ ability to help patients find lower-cost care. The proposed settlement was filed June 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern […]
READ MOREPosted Date: July 18, 2024 | Categories: Social Security Disability
When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social Security administers disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Under both programs, the […]
READ MOREPosted Date: July 12, 2024 |
In rare instances, individuals may experience adverse reactions or injuries following Covid 19 vaccination. These vaccine injuries can range from mild to severe, affecting an individual’s ability to work and lead a normal life. For those facing substantial disability due to a vaccine injury, Social Security Disability benefits can provide critical financial support. However, obtaining […]
READ MOREPosted Date: June 5, 2024 |
June 22, 2024, is the new effective date for when SSA will consider only 5 years of PRW (instead of 15 years) when making disability determinations. The Jones Law Group, LLC applauds the SSA for making this important change to the PRW time period as it should result in more cases getting approved in a […]
READ MOREPosted Date: May 4, 2024 |
At your Social Security Disability hearing, you can expect several key components as part of the proceedings. Here’s what typically happens during a Social Security Disability hearing: Notification and Preparation: Before the hearing, you will receive a notice informing you of the date, time, and location of the hearing. It’s essential to review this notice […]
READ MOREPosted Date: April 22, 2024 |
Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time.1 This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are […]
READ MOREPosted Date: April 22, 2024 |
SSDI for Long Covid
READ MOREPosted Date: January 19, 2024 |
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024
READ MOREPosted Date: October 13, 2017 | Categories: Social Security Disability
When the Social Security Administration announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), there’s usually an increase in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amount people receive each month. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when […]
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