Puja Khedkar utilized a counterfeit ration card to obtain a disability certificate, documents reveal.
Puja Khedkar, the probationary IAS officer, obtained a disability certificate using a false address and a counterfeit ration card, documents accessed by India Today revealed.
Khedkar provided an address of 'Plot No. 53, Dehu-Alandi, Talwade' to the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital, claiming it was her residence in Pimpri-Chinchwad. However, it has been disclosed that this address belongs to Thermoverita Engineering Private Limited, a defunct company, and not a residential property.
-Triveni Goswami Vernal Registered Special Educator (A64010) The UDID or Unique Disability ID, is issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The objective of the UDID is to create a national database for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The UDID project “will not only encourage transparency, efficiency and…
Triveni Goswami Vernal Registered Special Educator (A64010) Merriam Webster dictionary defines Disability as “a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person’s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disability). “The meaning of…
Hello Friends, In the last blog, I discussed about the basic information related to the Disability Certificate for Person with Disabilities. In today’s blog, I present to you, step by step process for obtaining the Disability Certificate. An online application is to be submitted for obtaining a Disability Certificate and ID card, whether fresh or renewing the existing one. Steps to obtain a…
Disability certificate for Persons with Disabilities – Part 1
Blog 10 for SpecialSaathi NGO Hello Friends. We often discuss about Disability Certificates in parents’ groups and webinars as we all have to obtain the same for our children. However, there are some confusions regarding the process to obtain the same such as is it compulsory to obtain disability certificate, what is UDID, etc. In today’s blog, I have discussed about Disability Certificate. I…
You probably might be eligible for income replacement benefits after being involved in a car accident and unable to work. The amount of your loss of income and the extent of your injury will determine whether you qualify for compensation. Please find out more about Income Replacement Benefits, or IRBs as they're colloquially known. Income Replacement Benefits: What Are They? IRBs pay weekly compensation to people injured in car accidents, including workers, students, children, retirees, and the unemployed. To qualify for an IRB, you must have "substantial difficulties carrying out the essential functions of your employment" (including self-employment) due to your car accident. Several factors determine if a person meets these criteria to receive an IRB. These include: - Having a job or being self-employed when the crash occurred - Having worked for 26 or more weeks out of the 52 leading up to the crash - Being covered by employment insurance at the time of the accident - When the collision occurred, you must be unemployed and at least 16 years old.How Much Will You Be Compensated For Your Lost Income? Depending on your gross weekly income, you may receive up to 70 percent. The amount will depend on your employment history before the crash. For the first seven days following an accident, income replacement benefits are also not payable. To calculate your benefits, you will need to provide the following if you were working when the accident happened: - Gross income for the 52 weeks preceding the crash; or - Taking the gross income in the four weeks before the collision and multiplying it by 13In addition, if you receive another source of income replacement, they will reduce your benefit amount. For example, if you receive income assistance from your employer or another insurance policy. How Soon Do Income Replacement Benefits Begin? Insured persons may receive income replacement benefits seven days after the accident if they qualify. The sooner you file a claim following an accident, the better your chance of receiving compensation to replace the lost income because of your time away from work. It can be challenging to apply for benefits or deal with an insurance company. In light of the complexity of this Insurance Act and its regulations, Fincrew Insurance can assist you with navigating the system. Is There a Deadline On When I Can Receive An IRB? You would be eligible for IRB for a minimum of 2 years after an accident as long as you meet the criteria above. The criteria for qualifying for an IRB change after two years and become more challenging to meet. The new measures include: - Suppose you lose your ability to work because of the accident. In that case, you cannot engage in any job for which you are reasonably qualified due to education, training, or experience. - If you qualify for an IRB, you will usually be examined by a doctor of your insurance company's choice.For more information on all your options and to protect yourself against unfair assessments and refusals to pay your IRB, speak with a Fincrew Insurance agent to help you out. Documents Needed To Apply For Income Replacement Benefits Within seven days of the accident, notify your insurer of your injuries. If you wish to receive income replacement benefits, you must submit your initial application 30 days after the accident. You must also submit the following forms: - Your boss must provide a copy of the Employer's Confirmation Form (OCF-2) unless you are self-employed. To complete this form, you will need to provide information about your salary, weekly income, tips, and any other compensation you receive. - To add, Disability Certificate (OCF-3), you will need to complete an OCF-3 detailing your inability to work due to your accident.
You probably might be eligible for income replacement benefits after being involved in a car accident and unable to work. The amount of your loss of income and the extent of your injury will determine whether you qualify for compensation. Please find out more about Income Replacement Benefits, or IRBs as they’re colloquially known.
Income Replacement Benefits: What Are They?
IRBs pay weekly compensation to people injured in car accidents, including workers, students, children, retirees, and the unemployed. To qualify for an IRB, you must have “substantial difficulties carrying out the essential functions of your employment” (including self-employment) due to your car accident. Several factors determine if a person meets these criteria to receive an IRB. These include:
Having a job or being self-employed when the crash occurred
Having worked for 26 or more weeks out of the 52 leading up to the crash
Being covered by employment insurance at the time of the accident
When the collision occurred, you must be unemployed and at least 16 years old.
How Much Will You Be Compensated For Your Lost Income?
Depending on your gross weekly income, you may receive up to 70 percent. The amount will depend on your employment history before the crash. For the first seven days following an accident, income replacement benefits are also not payable. To calculate your benefits, you will need to provide the following if you were working when the accident happened:
Gross income for the 52 weeks preceding the crash; or
Taking the gross income in the four weeks before the collision and multiplying it by 13
In addition, if you receive another source of income replacement, they will reduce your benefit amount. For example, if you receive income assistance from your employer or another insurance policy.
How Soon Do Income Replacement Benefits Begin?
Insured persons may receive income replacement benefits seven days after the accident if they qualify. The sooner you file a claim following an accident, the better your chance of receiving compensation to replace the lost income because of your time away from work. It can be challenging to apply for benefits or deal with an insurance company. In light of the complexity of this Insurance Act and its regulations, Fincrew Insurance can assist you with navigating the system.
Is There a Deadline On When I Can Receive An IRB?
You would be eligible for IRB for a minimum of 2 years after an accident as long as you meet the criteria above. The criteria for qualifying for an IRB change after two years and become more challenging to meet. The new measures include:
Suppose you lose your ability to work because of the accident. In that case, you cannot engage in any job for which you are reasonably qualified due to education, training, or experience.
If you qualify for an IRB, you will usually be examined by a doctor of your insurance company’s choice.
For more information on all your options and to protect yourself against unfair assessments and refusals to pay your IRB, speak with a Fincrew Insurance agent to help you out.
Documents Needed To Apply For Income Replacement Benefits
Within seven days of the accident, notify your insurer of your injuries. If you wish to receive income replacement benefits, you must submit your initial application 30 days after the accident. You must also submit the following forms:
Your boss must provide a copy of the Employer’s Confirmation Form (OCF-2) unless you are self-employed. To complete this form, you will need to provide information about your salary, weekly income, tips, and any other compensation you receive.
To add, Disability Certificate (OCF-3), you will need to complete an OCF-3 detailing your inability to work due to your accident.
A’ National Conference on Down Syndrome’ was organised by the National Trust under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment today. Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Pandey, Chairman, National Trust inaugurated it in the presence of Shri Mukesh Jain, JS & CEO, National Trust, Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, Chairperson, Down Syndrome Federation of India and various stakeholders associated with Down Syndrome. A book entitled “Twilights Children” based on the lives of person suffering from Down Syndrome was released on the occasion. The conference brought intellectuals from all walks of life on one platform to spur ideas and channelized knowledge on Down Syndrome which was very beneficial to enable a positive change in the people with Down Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome and their parents were invited to share their inspirational stories.
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition associated with intellectual and learning disabilities. Delayed development and behavioural problems are often reported in children with it. For seeking commitments of various stakeholders and increasing their awareness about Down Syndrome, National Trust organised this National Conference on Down Syndrome.
On 19th December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared to observe 21st March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) and since then every year, this day is officially observed by UN to create awareness about people with Down Syndrome. The objective of this conference was to provide excellent opportunities to the parents to obtain information about latest development in education and skilling and inclusive living of persons with Down Syndrome. Moreover, Assessment/Screening sessions were also conducted for the children with Down Syndrome.
After inaugural session, the 1st Session on “Down Syndrome-Health issues” held with the Panel Discussion and Question-Answer Session with the renowned Doctors from AIIMS, Dr. RML Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital. The 2nd Session on “Down Syndrome- Possibilities and Growth & Development” held with the Panel Discussion and Question-Answer Session with the renowned Experts working in the field of Down Syndrome. The Concluding 3rd Session on “Down Syndrome-Queries on Disability Certificate” held with the Panel Discussion and Question-Answer Session with the Senior Doctors of reputed hospitals.
The National Trust is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Since, the inception, the National Trust has been running various schemes and programmes for the welfare of these persons with disabilities. Amongst these one of the major activities is creating awareness amongst the general public by organizing various workshops, seminars and conferences on these disabilities and the capabilities of such persons.
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