Once a claimant submits an application to the Social Security Administration for consideration the responsibilities of the claimant are not over. The claimant is likely going to have to complete some paperwork before the claim is properly considered and that is when the Function Report comes into play. Each state’s Disability Determination agency is in… Read more »
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Inspector General’s Report On Phone Service
In July of 2020 members of the U.S. House Social Security Subcommittee asked Social Security’s Inspector general to conduct a review of Social Security’s phone service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was not issued until November 29, 2021. The study, portions of which can be found below, contains some data that was prior to… Read more »
Hearing Scheduled For Social Security 2100 Legislation
A Hearing on Social Security legislation was announced for December 7, 2021. The hearing, conducted by the U.S. House Social Security Subcommittee, will be to discuss the Social Security 2100 legislation that is intended to strengthen Social Security and extend the solvency of the program. The legislation was championed by U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-Connecticut…. Read more »
Changing Your Social Security Number
There are a variety of reasons why a person would seek to change their Social Security number. Some of the more pressing reasons a person wants to change their Social Security number can include safety concerns for people who are fearful of their safety and people who have been the victims of identity theft and… Read more »
When To Know When To Apply For Survivor’s Benefits
It is always wise to apply for any type of Social Security benefit even if you are unsure you may qualify for the benefits because starting the benefit process can take time. A person’s circumstances may cause a delay in applying for benefits, but when a person is ready they should do it promptly. Below… Read more »
Similarities Found In Long COVID And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers and medical experts have been studying the effects of the COVID-19 virus in a portion of people who were diagnosed with the disease who are still dealing with impairments, sometimes months or even a year or more after diagnosis. Cases where some impairments linger for a long time after a COVID diagnosis are known… Read more »
The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
Disability And Food Inequities
An interesting research paper was recently released by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College that showed that food insecurity rates are higher in areas that have higher disability rates and this population has less access to food choices, especially healthy food options. Many people may not think about food being related to disabled… Read more »
Disability Basics
Once the decision has been made to apply for Social Security disability benefits it is time to start learning some basics about Social Security disability benefits. Learning about the process prior to applying is helpful to understand how Social Security makes determinations and how to deal with potential issues that come up during the processing… Read more »
Survey Shows SSA Needs To Boost Online Customer Usage
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College routinely conducts surveys and studies focused on the Social Security Administration and a recent survey conducted showed that Social Security would benefit if more customers were using online tools to conduct business, especially considering current limited service options that were established in March 2020 due to the… Read more »
