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Former Social Security Attorney Spencer Bishins Shares From His Book on Why It's So Hard to Access Disability Benefits, and What You Can Do About It
Chances are, if you live in the United States, chances are you’ll interact with the Social Security Office. It’s can be simple if you’re applying for retirement benefits. But should you be the one of millions who are petitioning for assistance regarding a physical or mental disability, good luck. Your work is cut out for you.Spencer Bishins was a lawyer for the Social Security Administration for over a decade, and was frustrated by the volume of consumers he couldn't help. Today, he's authored Social Security Disability Benefits Revealed: Why It's So Hard to Access Benefits and What You Can Do About It.While this episode is specifically about dealing with social security disability benefits in the States, there are some general takeaways to navigating other government agencies you may need for yourself or a loved one.You will learn:· Solid record-keeping and learning as much about the system you’re seeking aid from can save on time and disappointment.· Hopeful applicants may benefit from having an attorney or advocate but must remain engaged and involved and avoid abdicating their authority to find success.· The formula for who gets support shifts with mandates, funding, and the staff and sometimes courts who administer the benefits. Bio:Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked for the Social Security Administration for 11 years. This is his first book.To learn more about his work and get his book, find him at https://www.bishinspublishing.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn HERE.Lizbeth’s linksBuy Lizbeth a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/LizbethMeredithLizbeth’s memoir, now a movie! Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters Lizbeth’s memoir, now a movie! Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JW0COTI Author Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lizbethmeredithfan/https://lameredith.com/ Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth ab
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Chances are, if you live in the United States, chances are you’ll interact with the Social Security Office. It’s can be simple if you’re applying for retirement benefits. But should you be the one of millions who are petitioning for assistance regarding a physical or mental disability, good luck. Your work is cut out for you.Spencer Bishins was a lawyer for the Social Security Administration for over a decade, and was frustrated by the volume of consumers he couldn't help. Today, he's authored Social Security Disability Benefits Revealed: Why It's So Hard to Access Benefits and What You Can Do About It.While this episode is specifically about dealing with social security disability benefits in the States, there are some general takeaways to navigating other government agencies you may need for yourself or a loved one.You will learn:· Solid record-keeping and learning as much about the system you’re seeking aid from can save on time and disappointment.· Hopeful applicants may benefit from having an attorney or advocate but must remain engaged and involved and avoid abdicating their authority to find success.· The formula for who gets support shifts with mandates, funding, and the staff and sometimes courts who administer the benefits. Bio:Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked for the Social Security Administration for 11 years. This is his first book.To learn more about his work and get his book, find him at https://www.bishinspublishing.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn HERE.Lizbeth’s linksBuy Lizbeth a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/LizbethMeredithLizbeth’s memoir, now a movie! Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters Lizbeth’s memoir, now a movie! Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JW0COTI Author Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lizbethmeredithfan/https://lameredith.com/ Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth ab
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Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!
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