This blog features posts from multiple departments of the National Brain Tumor Society. From keeping you updated on the research advancements, to providing insight into our public policy advocacy efforts, we want to keep you informed of how NBTS as an organization is here for you. Questions or comments? Email questions@braintumor.org.
There are countless numbers of families who are coping with the financial burden of a brain tumor diagnosis. For many, this illness can result in a loss of income, while others are left battling the complications of the insurance industry or the disability system.
Below are a few resources that can help you determine whether it is the right time to return to work, or other legal issues.
The Cancer Legal Resource Center, who was highlighted on the blog yesterday, is a national joint program that provides free information on cancer-related legal issues to cancer survivors, caregivers, employers and others coping with cancer. To learn more about what they do, check out the interview with their director that we
posted yesterday.
The Social Security Administration oversees two major financial assistance programs for people with disabilities. SSDI (
Social Security Disability Insurance) is not a need based program but rather one that is based on past contributions to the system. Receiving SSI (
Supplemental Security Income), on the other hand, is dependent on need and it is not necessary to have paid social security taxes.
Take a look at
this easy table comparing the two financial assistance programs.
Remember, there are laws to protect you during these challenging times and it is important to listen to yourself when choosing to return to work.
Blog repost from 9/30/10 
