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The SSI program provides monthly benefits to individuals who are retired or disabled who meet strict financial guidelines. The SSI program was meant for individuals with limited income and assets, but too many individuals were being negatively impacted by SSI’s limits so the agency recently adjusted its income and asset rules. Below is a message… Read more »

When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, navigating the process can be overwhelming and confusing. The application process can be lengthy, and the denial rate is high. That’s why having a knowledgeable and experienced Social Security Disability law representative on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. A… Read more »

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 »

The AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, sent more than 200,000 email to members of Congress in 2022 urging legislators to combat the customer service issues at Social Security, and now that additional funding has been approved for the agency, the AARP wants that funding focused on improving customer service at Social Security…. Read more »

Most Social Security disability claimants will end up waiting well over a year from the date they first apply before they can have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Social Security requires claimants to have their claims reviewed by a state agency during when the initial application is filed and on a claimant’s… Read more »

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 »

One of the essential papers for obtaining Social Security disability is proof of a debilitating medical condition. One of the most common reasons for SSDI claim rejections is inadequate documentation of an injury or illness. It may sound simple enough to collect your own medical records and submit them to Social Security, but it’s not…. Read more »

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 »

Each year typically brings changes to Social Security benefit amounts and eligibility for programs. In 2023 some significant changed were adopted that can impact eligibility and impact benefit amounts due to the agency’s annual Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive an 8.7… Read more »

What Is SSI (Supplemental Security Income)? According to need-based income and assets, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program funded by general tax revenue (not from the Social Security trust fund). SSI requirements have nothing to do with employment history; they are based purely on financial instability. You must have less than $2,000 in assets… Read more »