It has to be one of the worst letters in the world to receive. You go to the mailbox and open correspondence from Social Security. You expect to find a check, but rather you find a letter indicating the agency has paid you too much in benefits and the federal government now wants its money… Read more »
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Regulations Regarding Representative Payees
What Is A Representative Payee? A representative payee is a person or organization SSA selects to receive and manage benefits on behalf of an incapable or legally incompetent beneficiary. When Does SSA Select A Representative Payee? When we determine a beneficiary is unable to manage or direct the management of his or her funds, we… Read more »
A Look Inside Social Security Listing 12.04
There are really two types of disability claims, physical and mental-health related. Many times those suffering from one experience the other, but sometimes a disability claimant can suffer just mental health disabilities and no physical disabilities. One of the most common types of mental illness is depression, and along with depression comes anxiety and other… Read more »
Workers Compensation And Social Security
When a worker is injured on the job they may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. If the worker is injured and unable to work for at least a year they may also be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. A worker who receives both these benefits needs to be aware that their Social Security… Read more »
Know Your Primary Insurance Amount
One frequent question we receive from clients is “How much am I going to get?” This question is asked after a claimant has been approved for disability benefits. Social Security uses a formula based on average earnings throughout a worker’s career, so everyone’s Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) is going to be different. It is important… Read more »
Homeless Women Have Difficult Time Getting Disability Benefits
An eye-opening story published by NC State News reported that a recent study of homeless adults found that homeless women are much more at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing Social Security disability benefits than men. It is often underreported that many homeless individuals suffer from severe mental health disabilities, which has greatly contributed… Read more »
Commissioner’s Response to Hurricane Turmoil
Acting Social Security Commissioner Nancy Berryhill recently provided a message to all Social Security employees about the turmoil the agency has faced related to hurricanes causing massive damage to Texas and Florida and about how Social Security will move forward in an effort to provide services to the American people. Below is Berryhill’s message to… Read more »
Social Security Eligibility For The Self-Employed
A typical worker who is employed by a business entity normally does not have to worry about being eligible for Social Security benefits because Social Security taxes directly come out of a worker’s paycheck. But, not everyone has an employer, there are millions of people across the country who is self-employed. These people are responsible… Read more »
The Special Earnings Rule
Social Security is an agency that has many rules. There are rules about earnings, there are rules about working, there are age rules, disability rules and rules about rules. Trying to navigate and stay on top of all the rules is impossible, but understanding some of the more important rules is important. One of these… Read more »
No Word Yet How SSA In Texas and Louisiana Will Be Impacted By Hurricane
Since the evening of August 25, Hurricane Harvey has ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast dumping more than 20 inches of rain in some areas and more is to come. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated the area, but it is too early to know the full impact of this storm because the misery for… Read more »
