Social Security Disability
Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023
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 …
SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18
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 …
Social Security Benefit Payments to Increase 5.9 Percent for 2022
You’ve probably noticed that many things have gotten more expensive over the last year. You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also noted that the prices for goods and services have gone up compared to 12 months ago. As a result, people who receive monthly payments from SSA—including those receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) …
Why Now is the Perfect Time to File a Social Security Disability Claim
With the coronavirus pandemic beginning to wind down across Ohio, a sense of normalcy is finally returning to the state. In an effort to get more Ohioans to return to work, Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that the state is ending its participation in a federal program that provides an extra $300 per week in …
Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a set of frequently asked questions we receive from clients seeking to apply for Social Security Disability benefits or to appeal a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim denial. While this FAQ is a starting point, we also invite you to contact Graham Law directly at 740-454-8585 for specific questions or a free …
How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability (SSD) Claim
You’ve been waiting months to hear back from the Social Security Administration about your SSI disability claim. During that time, meeting your family’s basic needs has been a struggle. Finally, you receive a notice, and the news isn’t good. Your SSI disability application was denied. Now what? If the U.S. Social Security Administration denied your …
What Is The Difference Between STRS/OPERS/SERS Disability?
Ohio public employees are eligible to participate in three types of pension programs: the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), the School Employees Retirement System (SERS), and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS or OPERS). Although best known for their retirement benefits, these plans also offer survivor and disability benefits. If you become disabled while serving …
How to Get an Expedited Decision for Your Social Security Disability Claim
A long backlog for Social Security Disability (SSD) claims means that people are waiting for months or even years to find out whether they qualify for compensation. In the meantime, many claimants, who are unable to work, struggle to afford basic living expenses, lose their homes and savings, and go without medical treatment. Certain types …