16 April

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New Article about Former Commissioners of Social Security Voicing Support for Disability Programs

In a recent article from the Huffington Post, Donna Meltzer, the Immediate Past Chairperson, Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities; CEO, CEO of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, writes about how 8 former commissioners of the godomain Social Security are voicing their support for the disability programs we have. Read the article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-meltzer/eight-former-commissioner_b_3084878.html...

21 March

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Secret Assignment of Social Security Judges

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The Social Security Administration instituted a new policy in Summer 2011 in which the name of the Social Security Administrative Law Judge assigned to your case is withheld until the day of the hearing. This is new policy has made it difficult for Social Security Disability claimants and their attorneys to properly prepare their clients for a hearing. How so? Each Administrative Law Judge has: 1. Their own way of conducting a hearing 2. Their own way of viewing the evidence. Some Administrative Law Judges like Memorandums of Law before hearing while others want opening statements. This new policy is being investigated by the...

11 March

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Reed Group Bought by Guardian

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The Reed Group is an absence management services based in Westminster Colorado, who administers long term disability plans included those for Johnson & Johnson. The Reed Group has been beholden for many years to employers as a servicing company doing their bidding and reviewing, analyzing and ultimately denying many long term disability claims. Guardian Insurance Company has bought the Reed Group and one can only imagine that this is for the purposed of improving their claim’s denial rate. If your long term disability claim has been administered by Reed Group, contact Reed Group disability claim denied attorney Nancy Cavey who can help...

21 February

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Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund — Application Deadline February 28, 2013

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It's that time of year again! The applications for the Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund must be received by February 28, 2013. The application is available on our website a twww.440scholarship.org. The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid dependents or descendants of workers who were injured or killed in the course and scope of their employment and who received benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law. In addition, dependents of individuals who primarily work in the operation and/or administration of this same law are eligible to receive scholarships....

19 December

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Social Security Administration Cutting Customer Service Hours

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Can you believe it! There is almost a 16 to 18 month wait to get Social Security Disability benefits in the Tampa area, yet, the Social Security Administration is going to be cutting it’s hours of operation at it’s 1,233 field offices for a second time in the last two years. Shorter hours at Social Security offices shortchange Social Security Disability applicants. The administrative costs to run a Social Security Disability office are paid from the same trust fund that provides Social Security Disability benefits to 56 million Americans. Social Security spent $11.4 billion on administration costs this year. Nancy Cavey, Tampa...

06 August

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Oscar Pistorius Disability Can’t Hold Him Down

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By now you probably have heard or atleast seen the man named Oscar Pistorius in relation to the Olympics. According to MSNBC, "Oscar Pistorius of South Africa (or Blade Runner, as he is also called) ran in the men’s 400-meter race in London over the weekend, making history as the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic games." "So what was the best moment of his race? Pistorius said that it was coming down the home stretch and "hearing the roar of the crowd and knowing that there were so many people behind me just made it that much more enjoyable, and will definitely...

11 June

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Good Morning America Host Robin Roberts Diagnosed with MDS Preleukemia

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In a recent news report, Good Morning America Host Robin Roberts has been diagnosed with the disease myelodysplastic syndrome also known as MDS. Going forward, Roberts - who previously beat breast cancer five years ago looks to also beat this condition. Click the link above to learn more about her condition. Are you suffering from MDS and are looking for disability benefits? Give us a call today, we deal with MDS disability claims....

11 June

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Tampa Bay Winners Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund

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A big congratulations to the winners of this years Tampa Bay Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund! The following have shown that they are in need of the scholarship and are well deserved. Since we are a sponsor of the fund, we would like to thank all involved this year! Cari Jenna Sarah Kristina Jonathan Randall Kristin Genisia Kevin Kimberly Katelynn Kiera...

04 June

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Free Medicine Foundation

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If you are disabled and unable to work, you may be eligible for long term disability benefits if you purchased a policy from your employer or purchased a private disability policy. Unfortunately, many times long term disability applicants will lose their group insurance benefits and will need assistance in finding medication. One such company is called Free Medicine Foundation or other local clinics and other community organizations that can help you with your medical care and prescriptions. You can see their website here: http://www.freemedicine.com/ If the long term disability carrier has denied your disability claim or made it difficult for you to get...

10 February

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Cavey and Barrett Congratulates Hartford on Launching: Achieve Without Limits

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Hartford Financial Services, who provides long term disability benefits, has launched the Achieve Without Limits contest. Hartford has invited Americans to submit a short video and essay describing a goal that they hope to achieve in small business growth, health, fitness or community services. The top contestants in each category is to be awarded a cash award and a US Paralympics athlete mentor to put their plan into action. A grad prize winner will receive a trip to the London 2012 Paralympics games to cheer on team USA. At Cavey and Barrett, we support our US Paralympics athlete team and Hartford....