In yet another alarming trend, the U.S. House of Representatives, September 28, passed a bill that would cut off Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to seniors and disabled people who have outstanding arrest warrants for an alleged felony or for an alleged violation of a probation violation. This move is unlikely to cause any sort… Read more »
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New Member Appointed To Social Security Advisory Board
The Social Security Advisory Board is a non-partisan, independent federal board that was established to advise the president, congress and Social Security’s commissioner on policy and administration related to Social Security retirement and disability programs. The board now it has a new member, who is likely to be an advocate for Social Security programs. Congresswoman… Read more »
Social Security Decides What A Valid Application Is
Filing an application for Social Security disability may actually sound easier than it is. There are many ways to file an application, online, in-person at a Social Security office, or by phone. Applying is one thing, filing what Social Security considers to be a “valid” application is another. To make things clear, Social Security created… Read more »
Minnesota Programs To Access While You Are Waiting On A Disability Claim
The Social Security disability process can take well over two years or longer before a claimant is finally awarded benefits. Many disabled people are unable to work even part-time so finances are going to be stretched thin for anyone who has to wait that long. At Greeman Toomey Law Office, we advise our clients to… Read more »
Figuring Out The Disabled Adult Child Benefit
Social Security benefits are available to children under the age of 18 if they meet the disability rules, these types of benefits are known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But, what if someone meets the disability rules between the ages of 18-22? Many young people do not have a long work history and many have… Read more »
Extra Help Available For Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
Prescription drugs, that your medical providers have prescribed to treat your conditions, can be quite spendy, so much so that many people can’t afford to pay for some or even all of their prescriptions. If they are unable to pay for prescribed medications, their conditions are likely to get worse, but also have very little… Read more »
Requirements For Becoming Insured
Many people think of Social Security as a safety net for retired and disabled Americans, which it is. Many people also think that Social Security is there for anyone who has worked and paid into Social Security, which it also is to a degree, but there are also rules related to being insured. Being insured… Read more »
Social Security And State And Local Employees
Because most types of government employees have their own pension plans it can impact a worker’s Social Security earnings and their benefits for disability or retirement purposes. Here is a closer look. How Are State And Local Government Employees Covered By Social Security And Medicare? State and local government employees are covered for Social Security… Read more »
When Social Security Has The Wrong Earnings Record For You
Most Social Security benefits, including retirement and disability insurance benefits, are based on a worker’s earnings. The amount of benefits depends on longevity and level of earnings a worker has amassed while in employment. Sometimes after a worker learns how much of a benefit they would be eligible for and look into the earnings record… Read more »
A Summary Of Social Security’s New Ruling On Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease is the most common inherited blood disease in the United States, affecting an estimated 100,000 Americans.1 SCD is not always easy to evaluate due to its varying nature and complications. In this SSR, we provide basic information about SCD and its variants and clarify that sickle cell trait is not a variant… Read more »
