Monthly Archives: November 2025
Mental Illnesses and Social Security Disability
Mental illnesses often have a profound impact on a person’s ability to work, maintain relationships, and carry out everyday activities. So, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) gives disability benefits to individuals whose mental health conditions prevent them from engaging in SGA (substantial gainful activity). Understanding how mental illnesses fit into the Social Security… Read More »
Officials Anticipate Another Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
In September 2025, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, the leading authority in this area, recommended a 6.9 percent rate decrease for 2026. The NCCI’s proposed reduction is a recommendation only. Rates are set by the Florida Commissioner of Insurance, usually after a public hearing. “The workers compensation system remains healthy. For the last… Read More »
