Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services, has been one of the strongest supporters of the National Fibromyalgia Association. For the past several years, Allsup has created and distributed Fibromyalgia Awareness Day posters in support of Fibromyalgia education and awareness.
Allsup works with hundreds of individuals with fibromyalgia each year and recognizes the need for healthcare provider and patient education.
“Allsup is pleased to support the National Fibromyalgia Association’s education and outreach efforts,” said Tai Venuti, Allsup manager of strategic alliances. “As we reflect on the history of the Social Security Administration, we see how it has responded to advances in medicine and societal changes. This development over time is something that the fibromyalgia community can relate to as the condition becomes better understood over time. NFA is an effective advocate for positive change on behalf of individuals who cannot work because of fibromyalgia, chronic pain and other conditions.”
August 14, 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Act that introduced a form of economic security that didn’t exist for the elderly. Nineteen years later, the disability division was created. The Great Depression was a triggering event for the original legislation, and now, during the current economic crisis, individuals and their families are realizing the crucial support provided by Social Security’s programs, according to Allsup.
“The Social Security Administration and its nearly 65,000 workers continue to provide an invaluable service to Americans who retire or who can no longer work because of disability,” said Jim Allsup, president and CEO of Allsup. “We honor SSA workers’ dedication to public service and thank them for making these programs possible. We especially recognize their commitment to improve Social Security’s disability backlog crisis. We hope that government and industry can work together to ensure that all Americans with disabilities receive the benefits they have earned.”