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If a disabled person is receiving Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), they are entitled to government health insurance. However, the programs available for disabled persons are different in each program. In Wisconsin, if a person is receiving SSI, they will be entitled to enroll in the State Medicaid program. Since […]
The answer is yes. Social Security regulations were specifically drafted to encourage people to attempt to work. When a person is receiving Social Security Disability benefits, they may work making no more than $810.00 gross income per month, without losing their monthly disability benefits. In addition, those who receive Social Security Disability benefits are granted […]
People are often confused on what governmental programs are available to them if they can no longer work. The Social Security Administration offers two programs which provide financial assistance to the disabled. These programs are called Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). SSDI is offered to people who have worked and […]
Our normal firm holiday tradition is a lovely fancy meal for the office, the afternoon off, and a secret Santa. We all wanted to participate in the holiday more meaningfully this year, especially for many of the children we represent as acting as Guardian Ad Litem, the children whom are abused or neglected and are […]
Kaitlyn Mickelson, a Winneconne native, joined Basiliere, Thompson, Bissett, Castonia & Swardenski LLP in late January 2016, as a part-time receptionist. By June 2016, she became the full-time receptionist. Her welcoming smile and a bubbly personality are just two of Kaitlyn’s fantastic qualities. When not working, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating […]
At the law firm of THOMPSON, BISSETT & CASTONIA, LLP, one of our primary objectives is to give back to our local community. We are especially committed to children, and the importance of education. To this end, we entered into an internship program with the University of Wisconsin – Madison several years ago. The internship […]
There are several steps to becoming a lawyer. The first step requires graduation from an accredited four year college or university. There are no requirements for a specific undergraduate major in order to apply to law school. The next step is to take the LSAT exam. This is a national standardized test which is designed […]