Parenting And Brain Injury During A Pandemic
Even in the best of times, parenting is as tough as it is rewarding. During a pandemic, however, all rules go out the window — Or do they?
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Demystifying the Five Biggest Myths of SSI and SSDI Benefits
The truth is out there, and we’re here to help you separate fact from fiction by debunking the five biggest myths regarding SSI and SSDI benefits.
Olympic Hopeful Ky Westbrook to Address BIAAZ CEO Leadership Breakfast
Ky Westbrook was a leading contender for the U.S. Olympics team scheduled to compete in Tokyo in 2020. However, COVID-19 had different plans for her – and the rest of the world. The Games were postponed, and after a lifetime of training, she had to concede this was one hurdle she couldn’t overcome by hard work and determination alone.
Staying Employed While Disabled
Having to adapt to the dramatic changes brought by COVID-19 has been a major hardship for many Americans trying to hold on to a job and stay afloat. However, for those with life changing disabilities, the dramatic upheavals of 2020 may have brought a bit of a silver lining.
New BIAAZ Leaders Share Vision of Promoting Brain Health
It has been said that leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. Fortunately for the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ), the medical professionals leading the way are united in their efforts to make a tremendous impact in the communities they serve.
PART 3 — Breaking Down the 3 M’s of Health Insurance Options
In this installment of our summer series, we will get you up to speed on Marketplace Health Insurance (Affordable Care Act) — what it is and where to find help.
PART 2 — Breaking Down the 3 M’s of Health Insurance Options
In this installment of our summer series, we will get you up to speed on Medicare — what it is and where to find help.
PART 1 — Breaking Down the 3 M’s of Health Insurance Options
This article is part of our new Summer Series lineup that will take you through the ins and outs of some common government benefits programs that many people utilize post-brain injury, including SSDI, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, and more!
Telemedicine a Welcome “House Call” for Survivors of Brain Injury
In several short months, the playing field has changed, thanks to telemedicine. In fact, health care analysts estimate the pandemic and ensuing stay-at-home orders accelerated the widespread implementation of telemedicine by at least a decade.
Applying for Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI)
Living with brain injury can be hard. Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can also be difficult. Having a brain injury and qualifying for either can be a rocky road…if you do it alone.