By Matthew DeGioia, Esq., 301.563.6685 On October 22, the Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021. 85 Fed. Reg. 67413 (October 22, 2020). The COLA will be effective for December 2020 Title II Social Security benefits,...
By Matthew DeGioia, 301.563.6685 The COVID-19 public health emergency has impacted every corner of life in the United States, ranging from businesses big and small, to the healthcare system, to workers across demographic groups. The coronavirus has interrupted the...
Partners Peter Casciano and Elliott Andalman of the disability benefits department of Andalman & Flynn are both members of the Legal Advisory Group of the Greater D.C.- Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (DC-MD Chapter). They have been...
By Molly Friedman, Esq., 301.563.6685 Your Federal Disability Retirement Benefit amount depends on a variety of factors, including your age, your salary, the length of your time as a federal employee, and whether you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits....
By Peter Casciano, Esq., 301.563.6685 Fact # 1: Getting off on the right foot with insurance companies is critical. The Long Term Disability application form must be completed correctly to maximize your chances of not having to file an administrative appeal of the...
By Peter Casciano, Esq., 301.563.6685 Will Andalman & Flynn employees continue working during the COVID-19 pandemic? We will continue working. First, we are currently considered an “essential” business meaning that we are permitted to work in the office in order...
