12 New Social Security ‘Compassionate Allowances’ – Can You Get a Faster Pay-Out?
12 new health conditions included in the Compassionate Allowances program may give faster access to SSA benefits. . https://www.yahoo.com/now/12-social-security-compassionate-allowances-143109646.html [...]
Read MoreSocial Security payments: SSI recipients will get 2 checks worth up to $1,682 in September
September and December will bring two checks for SSI recipients. This does not mean that SSI recipients will be receiving extra money, it’s all about [...]
Read MorePlanning for Your Disabled Child’s Future
How to navigate benefit programs for children with disabilities – videos https://www.p2pusa.org/watch-navigating-social-security/ [...]
Read MoreHow to Provide for a Disabled Child Receiving SSI
Do you have a disabled child who is receiving SSI? This article shows options for managing their income. https://chantalgaudiano.medium.com/how-to-provide-for-a-disabled-child-receiving-ssi-2e835e4fe11f [...]
Read MoreWatchdog opens probe into huge Social Security fines to poor, disabled
Probe into SSA Inspector General’s office imposing anti-fraud program penalties on the disabled and elderly https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/01/social-security-ennis-investigation-white-house/ [...]
Read MoreHow your Social Security benefits could be affected if you remarry
Are you planning to remarry? Find out here if it will affect your benefits. . . https://www.ajc.com/life/aging-in-atlanta/how-your-social-security-benefits-could-be-affected-if-you-remarry/PIHIMVPG5VACBHXP24PFFL4H2E/ [...]
Read MoreNEW FACT SHEET ON SSI AND OTHER BENEFITS
Social Security Administration has released a new supplemental fact sheet. The new fact sheet shows programs and resources for people with low-income. https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/groups/whatsnew.html [...]
Read MoreABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
ABLE accounts allow disabled individuals to save without threatening their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Find out how to qualify [...]
Read MoreThe Affordable Connectivity Program Can Help SSI Recipients Get Internet Access
Do you find internet access unaffordable? Find out more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and if you are eligible. https://blog.ssa.gov/the-affordable-connectivity-program-can-help-ssi-recipients-get-internet-access/ [...]
Read MoreSSA Field Offices Reopen to the Public Thursday, April 7
In a press release dated April 4, 2022, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, announced that in-person services will resume at local Social [...]
Read MoreWhat to expect when U.S. Social Security field offices reopen in April
With the upcoming reopening of Social Security field offices, what can you expect? https://www.reuters.com/markets/wealth/what-expect-when-us-social-security-field-offices-reopen-april-2022-03-24/ [...]
Read MoreSSA Adding Appointments and Opening to Walk-Ins Soon
SSA announces that, starting in early April, they will add more in-person appointments and will begin offering in-person service for those without an appointment. [...]
Read MoreThese 13 states tax residents’ Social Security benefits. Do you live in one of them?
While it is common knowledge that the IRS taxes your retirement benefits once provisional income exceeds certain amounts, but do you need to worry about [...]
Read MoreSSA Introducing Electronic Protective Filing Tool for SSI
SSA has announced the upcoming launch of an electronic Protective Filing Tool (ePFT) for people who wish to apply for SSI and third parties that [...]
Read More5 Ways to Beat the Social Security Bureaucracy
Feel like you’re not getting the answers you need from Social Security? Take these steps to improve your odds of customer service success. Avoid [...]
Read MoreAdults with Disabilities Cluster in Regions
When workers develop disabilities on the job, it often has some connection to where they live. The hot spots, described in new research, represent areas [...]
Read MoreSocial Security Administration – Agency Reentry
News Release SOCIAL SECURITY Statement from Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, about Agency Reentry “I am very pleased to share that we [...]
Read MoreWe’re Fast Approaching One Million People Awaiting Decisions
We are heading towards a dismal threshold; at the state agencies the Social Security Administration (SSA) contracts with for initial-level medical determinations and the first [...]
Read More‘You’re on hold forever.’ Social Security applicants complain about agency’s long waits
“You call, and you’re on hold forever,” Latsha said. “For three weeks now, I’ve been trying to get in touch with them.” “The pandemic didn’t [...]
Read MoreDon’t be scared to talk about disabilities. Here’s what to know and what to say
More than 1 billion people — nearly 15% of the world’s population — experience some form of disability. In the United States alone, about 61 [...]
Read MoreSSA reaches deal to resume some in-person disability claims hearings starting in May
The Social Security Administration plans to resume some in-person disability claims hearings this spring, after holding remote hearings for nearly two years. Judges can continue [...]
Read MoreSSI and SSDI recipients: What to know about stimulus payments, the first and potential second check
SSI and SSDI recipients might be eligible for the second stimuluspayment, even though negotiations on a new relief package arestruggling. We’ll tell you how to [...]
Read MoreAn Important Notice Regarding Transition Age Youth!
Date: October 19, 2020 Today Social Security released a notice to more than 340,000 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients between the ages of 14 and [...]
Read MoreSocial Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.3 [...]
Read MoreThe IRS Extends Deadline to Ensure People with Children Receive $500 Economic Impact Payments
The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020, for people to provide information to the IRS using its Non-Filer Tool at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here. People [...]
Read MoreAction Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents & Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child
April 20, 2020 Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with [...]
Read MoreHouse Approves Abuser Registry Bill
Big news! The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed the Abuse Registry Bill, also known as Nicky’s Law or Dana’s Law, by a vote of [...]
Read MoreColumbus, Ohio Is Piloting A Mobile App That Helps People With Cognitive Disabilities Use Public Transit
Currently, the app is in its trial mode, sponsored by the Mobility Assistance for People with Cognitive Disabilities (MAPCD) study, which launched in April 2019 in collaboration [...]
Read MoreSocial Security Expands Public Hours at Offices Nationwide
Starting on January 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons, Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, announced. [...]
Read MoreUse of Video Teleconferencing (VTC) at Hearings
We have been inundated with calls from our clients receiving these cryptic ‘opt-out’ notices for video hearings. The rules changed in June because the Administration [...]
Read MoreSocial Security Announces Expedited Process for Veterans
Social Security recently announced an expedited process for disabled veterans. Veterans who have filed an application and meet the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability [...]
Read MoreSocial Security & Taxes
Tax season is here again and if you are wondering if your taxes are affected by your benefits there are free resources to help you. [...]
Read MoreSocial Security Announces New Information for Same-Sex Married Couples with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims
The Social Security Administration has just announced new information on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims affecting Same-Sex Married Couples. For more information see: www.socialsecurity.gov/same-sexcouples. [...]
Read MoreSSA Office Cuts
In December 2013 the Social Security Administration announced it would be cutting the following field office services: Benefit Verification Letters Social Security Number printouts The [...]
Read MoreSSA to begin paying some Surviving Spouse Benefits for same sex couples
The Social Security Administration has announced that it has started to process payments to surviving spouse claims for same sex couples. [...]
Read MoreSSA Processing Time
The Social Security Administration has released it yearly “Caseload Analysis Report.” The average processing time are: Average processing time: FY 2012: 353 days FY 2013: [...]
Read More2014 COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)
Social Security has announced an increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries in 2014. The rates are as followed: [...]
Read MoreSSA Actuary
The SSA Office of the Chief Actuary commented in an “Actuarial Note” on the benefits during our current economic conditions. On average there is a [...]
Read MoreResponse to NPR series
Recently, the National Public Radio aired a series on the topic of Social Security programs in America. This has prompted a response from agencies most [...]
Read MoreFree Cell Phone Service
A new program, Lifeline Assistance offers free cell phone service to those who qualify. An article in the Stockton Record on March 7, 2013 states [...]
Read MoreSocial Security and Sequestration
As you may have heard in the news, sequester is scheduled to take effect as of March 1, 2013. At this time, it seems mandatory [...]
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