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SSA Announces 2.5% COLA for 2025, Vows to Reduce Disability Wait Times

Oct 24, 2024 - Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that monthly benefit checks will increase 2.5% in 2025 as part of its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Increased SSI payments will begin on December 31, 2024. SSA has also highlighted in recent weeks the work it is doing to reduce its notoriously long disability claim processing times. The … Continue reading “SSA Announces 2.5% COLA for 2025, Vows to Reduce Disability Wait Times”

Three SSI Rule Changes Coming in September 2024

Sep 12, 2024 - Social Security Disability

Starting September 30, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to implement three new rules for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that should help more people qualify for the program and increase monthly payments for some current recipients. Millions of Americans stand to gain from the changes to SSI, which provides cash assistance to approximately … Continue reading “Three SSI Rule Changes Coming in September 2024”

What Social Security is Doing to Address Overpayments

Mar 25, 2024 - Social Security Disability

If you’ve received a larger-than-expected check from Social Security, you’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes billions of dollars in overpayments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries each year. And while it may be tempting to keep the extra money, SSA will almost certainly seek to reclaim … Continue reading “What Social Security is Doing to Address Overpayments”

I Lost My SSDI/SSI Benefits. How Do I Get Them Back?

Aug 21, 2023 - Social Security Disability

Anyone who has ever applied for—and won—Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits knows that it can be a long and challenging process. These claims are often only approved after an initial denial and subsequent SSDI/SSI appeals that can take months or years. And unfortunately, winning SSDI or SSI benefits does … Continue reading “I Lost My SSDI/SSI Benefits. How Do I Get Them Back?”

East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims

Mar 10, 2023 - Social Security Disability

The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio resulted in the release of hazardous materials that pose short and long-term health concerns. Residents and cleanup crews say they have gotten sick from contaminated air, soil, and water. Many are demanding answers from railroad operator Norfolk Southern and federal transportation officials. Among their concerns is how they’ll … Continue reading “East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims”

Telemedicine and Your Injury or Disability Case

Dec 7, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Technology has made it easier to access health care services. Telemedicine, or telehealth, allows patients to meet with medical providers over the computer or phone, without the need for an in-person office visit. If you are dealing with a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or Social Security disability claim, telemedicine can be a valuable tool. There … Continue reading “Telemedicine and Your Injury or Disability Case”

Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023

Nov 9, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Social Security recipients, including those who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), can expect to see their benefit payments increase nearly 9% next year based on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 is higher than the 2022 adjustment and the highest since 1981. It reflects the … Continue reading “Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023”

SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18

Aug 25, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Disabled children up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security if they meet certain disability and financial requirements. Once they turn 18, children receiving SSI are subject to a redetermination of disability according to adult standards. Because Social Security defines “disabled” differently for children and adults, the redetermination … Continue reading “SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18”

 
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