Disability Law & Legislation Flashcards
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In Social Security disability determinations, 'Substantial Gainful Activity' (SGA) is best described as:
Answer: Performing significant work activities and earning above the monthly threshold set by SSA
SGA is defined as performing significant work activities and earning above the monthly dollar threshold set by Social Security; engaging in SGA generally means a person is not considered disabled under SSA rules.
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires affirmative action in hiring individuals with disabilities from:
Answer: Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts over $10,000
Section 503 requires federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts of $10,000 or more to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
Under ADA employment law, the 'interactive process' refers to:
Answer: A good-faith dialogue between employer and employee to identify an effective reasonable accommodation
The interactive process is a flexible, good-faith conversation between an employer and an employee with a disability to explore possible accommodations and find a workable solution.
The Assistive Technology Act (AT Act) primarily provides funding to support:
Answer: State assistive technology programs that increase access to AT devices and services for individuals with disabilities
The AT Act funds comprehensive statewide programs that help individuals with disabilities and their families access, obtain, and use assistive technology devices and related services.
The Extended Period of Medicare Coverage (EPMC) allows SSDI beneficiaries who return to work to continue receiving Medicare for at least:
Answer: 93 months after completing the Trial Work Period
The EPMC provides at least 93 months of continued Medicare coverage following the end of the Trial Work Period, helping beneficiaries maintain health coverage as they transition back to work.
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires that:
Answer: Insurance plans that cover mental health must provide benefits comparable to medical and surgical benefits
The MHPAEA requires that when group health plans and health insurance issuers cover mental health or substance use disorder benefits, the financial requirements and treatment limitations must be no more restrictive than those applied to medical/surgical benefits.
When a client is denied Social Security disability benefits, the deadline to file a request for reconsideration is generally:
Answer: 60 days from the date of the notice (plus 5 days for mail delivery)
Claimants generally have 60 days from the date of the denial notice, plus an additional 5 days assumed for mail delivery, to file a request for reconsideration with the Social Security Administration.