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NDIS Reform Bill Clears Senate: Spending Growth to Be Capped at 8 Percent
The new NDIS legislation halts automatic top-ups, sets up flexible budgets, and excludes non-NDIA supports.
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Senior Citizens Who Become Disabled
The hassle involved with applying for disability benefits may not be worth the effort for senior citizens.
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Will the Christmas Spirit Rub Off on Disability Haters?
Some disabilities can’t be seen—think twice before accusing someone of faking disability.
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Ministers Announce an Overhaul of Sickness Benefits Assessment
Government plans to revamp sickness benefits to help more people return to work, marking the first update to the system since 2011.
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60,000 Veterans Get Triple Benefits Totaling $3.5B—Legally
Nearly 60,000 veterans were triple dippers last year, drawing a total of $3.5 billion in military retirement pay plus veterans and Social Security disability benefits at the same time, congressional auditors report.
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Filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim (Step-by-Step)
This is a step-by-step, detailed guide to filing for Disability Compensation from the VA - something almost every veteran should do.
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NDIS Reform Bill Clears Senate: Spending Growth to Be Capped at 8 Percent
The new NDIS legislation halts automatic top-ups, sets up flexible budgets, and excludes non-NDIA supports.
|
Senior Citizens Who Become Disabled
The hassle involved with applying for disability benefits may not be worth the effort for senior citizens.
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Will the Christmas Spirit Rub Off on Disability Haters?
Some disabilities can’t be seen—think twice before accusing someone of faking disability.
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Ministers Announce an Overhaul of Sickness Benefits Assessment
Government plans to revamp sickness benefits to help more people return to work, marking the first update to the system since 2011.
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60,000 Veterans Get Triple Benefits Totaling $3.5B—Legally
Nearly 60,000 veterans were triple dippers last year, drawing a total of $3.5 billion in military retirement pay plus veterans and Social Security disability benefits at the same time, congressional auditors report.
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Filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim (Step-by-Step)
This is a step-by-step, detailed guide to filing for Disability Compensation from the VA - something almost every veteran should do.
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