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May 2011

Tom S. Ebbinghouse, Attorney

Published Author                                                                             

Social Security Disability Claimant Representative

 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Free Book Offer……………….pg 1

SSA Article……………………pg 1

Our People Profile……………pg 2

Doloris’s Devine Dishes……..pg 2

 

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SSA To Use Computers to Analyze Disability Claims In Indiana

The Indianapolis Star reports that Kia Green, a spokeswoman for Social Security, has stated that Social Security will use computers to perform an “intelligent analysis” of medical records that it receives through the Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC) that is operated by The Regenstrief Institute. I reported the original press release about what The Regenstrief Institute is doing here. The original press release from Social Security did not mention that as the medical records are transferred from the Indiana Network for Patient Care that SSA’s computers would perform the “intelligent analysis” of the medical records. According to The Indianapolis Star article, if the system deems the information significant, it sends an alert to the decision makers reviewing the file. For example, if the medical file of a patient with end-stage renal disease shows the person is undergoing dialysis, an alert goes out. It would be interesting to see what the computers are searching for, what SSA has determined merits an alert, and what kind of reports the system generates.

 

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People Profile

Attorney Tom S. Ebbinghouse has been representing individuals with claims for Social Security Disability Benefits since 1994. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives and has educated other attorneys about Social Security Disability claims in publications and seminars: “Disability Basics”, Indiana State Bar Association,  Solo and Small Firm Conference, 2010; “Basic Disability with Ethics”  December 2009 Entitlements Planning;  Seminar Chair for the Inaugural Advanced Social Security Master Series, ICLEF 2007; “Listings Example: Musculoskeletal”, ICLEF, 2006 Social Security (Seminar Chair and Speaker); “Disability 101″, ICLEF, Elder Law December 2004; “New Musculoskeletal and Related Listings”, ICLEF Social Security, May 2002; “A Brief Look at Social Security Disability and Medicaid Disability”, ICLEF, Elder Law November 2001; “Researching Social Security Issues: How to find a Needle In A Haystack”, ICLEF, October, 1998 and May, 1999; “Resources for Handling SSI Cases”, Pro Bono Service SSI Children’s Project May 1998.

Tom graduated from Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana in 1977 where he majored in economics. He was a DePauw Rector Scholar as well as a member of the freshman scholastic honor society (Phi Eta Sigma) and the economics honor society (Omicron Delta Epsilon). Tom served as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Brandon Griffis of the Wayne Superior Court #1 for two summers while attending law school. He earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law at Bloomington in 1980 graduating cum laude. He then was a Law Clerk for two years for the Honorable Robert H. Staton of the Indiana Court of Appeals. In 1982 Tom opened his solo practice in Indianapolis where he has concentrated his practice in disability and long-term health care issues (Social Security and Medicaid planning), Elder Law -incapacity (advance directives and guardianships), wealth preservation (trusts and wills), estate administration, and IRS tax problem resolution. All of these experiences have helped Tom better represent individuals in their claims for Social Security Disability Benefits. Tom is a member of the American Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

 

My mother-in-law (Joan Doloris) is a fantastic cook and I wanted share her recipes with you.

Each month I will feature great down home comfort food for you to enjoy.

Spinach Maria

5 (10 oz packages frozen chopped spinach)

1 tsp dry mustard

1 ¾ tsp crushed red pepper

1 Tbsp butter

6 Tbsp flour

8 oz cheddar cheese

4 oz Monterey jack cheese

1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

4 ½ cups milk

1 tsp granulated garlic

½ medium yellow onion

5 Tbsp melted butter

8 oz Velveeta cheese

Thaw spinach in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Squeeze excess water as much as possible out of the spinach.

Heat milk and spices in 4 qt saucepan on medium heat to just below boil.  Reduce heat and simmer.  Finely chop onion and saute’ in 1 Tbsp butter on medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes.  Add to saucepan.  Combine 5 Tbsp melted butter with the flour in a small saute’ pan.  (This is the first step of making roux, which will thicken the sauce.)  Mix until completely blended.  Cook on low heat 3 to 4 minutes to make roux.  Add roux to milk in saucepan and mix well.  Cook until sauce thickens.  Cut the Velveeta, cheddar, and jack cheese into small cubes and add to saucepan.  Continue to mix until all the cheese is melted and blended into the sauce.  Be careful not to burn the sauce while the cheese is melting.  Remove from heat.  Allow to cool for 15 minutes.  Add drained spinach to cheese sauce, mix until completely blended.  Spoon into a 11 x 9 x 2 inch or larger casserole and top with grated Monterey Jack Cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.  Makes 12 servings.