Tereasa Rerko
A. Tereasa Rerko is a partner at Quatrini Law Group who concentrates on Social Security Disability and also serves as a neutral in mediation matters.
Medicare insurance coverage is provided to individuals who are age 65, or older or who have been receiving Social Security Disability insurance payments for 24 months. Medicare has several Parts; this article will talk about Parts A and B. Medicare Part A provides payment for medical care when you are an inpatient in a hospital. Everyone entitled…
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By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Often at the recommendation of someone you trust, you begin the process of applying for SSD or SSI disability benefits. Regardless of the strength of your case, be forewarned: there will be obstacles to navigate before you collect any benefits. Quatrini Law Group‘s experienced legal staff can guide you through the following…
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By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Quite often, I am asked how much monthly income a person will receive if they are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. My answer is always, “It depends.” What it depends upon is your individual earnings history. Monthly SSD benefits are similar to snowflakes: no two are exactly alike. Even…
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By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. We are often asked to explain to clients why they don’t financially qualify for disability benefits, even though they worked most of their lives. A client might see a neighbor receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and that neighbor never worked. What the client may not realize is that…
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Tereasa Rerko gave the Alumni Greeting at the Pennsylvania Western University Commencement on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Tereasa is the President of the California Alumni Association. Tereasa Rerko ’79 ’20 provides the alumni message to graduates at PennWest California’s spring 2025 commencement. 2025 Commencement for Pennsylvania Western University Our attorneys remain actively engaged in leadership…
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Social Security announces expedited retroactive payments and higher benefits for people affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025. It eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and is retroactive to January…
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