Posts in:September, 2015

September is Ovarian/Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Posted September 25, 2015 by Premier Disability Services, LLC® The month of September is ovarian and prostate cancer awareness month. Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer where malignant cancer cells form in a woman’s ovaries. Because ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer of the female reproductive system, it is extremely important to take the appropriate steps to screen for the disease and begin early treatment if it is diagnosed.
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Justice Department Decision: Same Sex Couples Eligible for Benefits

Posted September 17, 2015 by Premier Disability Services, LLC® On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court handed down a historic decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in which they granted marriage equality to same sex couples.  Following the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, it seems that more questions have arisen than actual answers when it comes to how this decision would apply to Social Security benefits.  Recently, there have been developments that make the landscape a little clearer.
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Patriot Day 2015

Posted September 11, 2015 by Premier Disability Services, LLC® Today, we celebrate Patriot Day, which is a national day of service and remembrance in honor of the victims who died during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.  This day also honors the brave men and women who dedicated themselves to the rescue attempts.  Finally, this is a day to honor those individuals who worked tirelessly to repair the damage done both on a physical level and on an emotional level.
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