Opponents of the Social Security Disability program will often critique the alleged fraud within the system and the heavy financial burden it places on the national economy. While the administration of the program is a large expenditure, and a few may take advantage of the system, a look at how the Social Security program in… Read more »
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Social Security Prescription Drug Program
Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for extra help with their prescription drug plan costs. The extra help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 each year. If you qualify, Social Security may provide extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co- payments related to the Medical Prescription Drug program. In order to… Read more »
Social Security Disability Recipients and a Continuing Disability Review
Our law office represents a lot of clients who used to receive Social Security disability payments, but for some reason are no longer found disabled by Social Security. This can and does happen and those who are currently receiving Social Security disability should know that Social Security may check-up with you in a few years… Read more »
SSA Sets Regulation For Same-sex Partners
It has taken some time, but recently the Social Security Administration published new instructions allowing Social Security to process more claims that entitle people involved in same-sex relationships. After the Supreme Court found a section of the Defensive Marriage Act unconstitutional it allowed for some Social Security benefits to be provided to same-sex couples. According… Read more »
Social Security Disability and Retirement Benefits
On occasion we will get a call from a person who is already receiving Social Security retirement benefits who wishes to file for Social Security disability benefits. These inquires have come from people who are well past the current retirement age of 66. Unfortunately what some people do not know is that you cannot collect… Read more »
How Does Applying For Social Security Disability Impact Other Situations
When you decide it is time to file for Social Security disability benefits because you are unable to work it is important to know that the process can have impacts on other parts of your life, both good and bad. On the negative side of things, the amount of income you and other members of… Read more »
How SSA Retirement Benefits Can Impact Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration has many rules and regulations when it comes to Social Security disability and retirement benefits. These are two programs closely related, but an individual cannot receive both at the same time. This is something many people are confused about, but the rules are pretty clear. If you are at full retirement… Read more »
Social Security Part of Goal to Improve Customer Service
Generally government agencies have not been the leaders when it comes to customer service. The reasons for this vary, mainly that most government agencies, like the Social Security Administration, are overwhelmed with requests and lack the workforce so that overall customer service remains high. Anyone who has ever tried to call the Social Security Administration,… Read more »
What is Deemed Income by Social Security Administration for Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI)?
According to the Social Security website: Earned Income: are wages, net earnings from self–employment, certain royalties and honoraria, and sheltered workshop payments. Unearned Income: is all income that is not earned, such as Social Security benefits, pensions, state disability payments, unemployment benefits, interest income, and cash from friends and relatives. In–Kind Income: is food or shelter that you get for free… Read more »
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Living Arrangements
Most years the Supplemental Security Income maximum benefit increases. Supplemental Security Income benefits automatically increased in 2013 because there was an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2012. As of January 1, 2013, the federal benefit rate is $710 for an individual and… Read more »
