Social Security’s listing of impairments is the standard by which the agency considers disability claims. A variety of medical conditions are listed in this system and each listing has specific criteria which has to be met to determine the severity of the condition and whether it meets the standard for disability benefits. Social Security recently… Read more »
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Major Findings Of Annual SSI Report
Each year Social Security issues its annual SSI report about the health of the Supplemental Security Income program. The SSI program provides monthly benefits to the elderly and disabled if a financial need is present and it is one of the most important safety net programs available. Below are some of the major findings of… Read more »
Proposed Changes To Digestive System Listing
Social Security’s listing of impairments is the standard by which the agency considers disability claims. A variety of medical conditions are listed in this system and each listing has specific criteria which has to be met to determine the severity of the condition and whether it meets the standard for disability benefits. Social Security recently… 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 »
Banks And Social Security Team Up To Combat Identity Theft
Bloomberg recently reported that financial institutions and Social Security will begin partnering in an effort to fight identity theft, a problem that reportedly cost lenders $6 billion in 2016. The story indicated that financial institutions have been lobbying Congress to get access to Social Security’s data to fight identity theft and now financial institutions have… Read more »
Senator Would Use The Estate Tax To Fund Social Security
Maryland Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has come up with a new approach to solve the Social Security funding issue and typical wealth advocates don’t like it much because it would reduce the giveaways to wealthy Americans through the estate tax as part of the 2017 tax bill passed by the Republican majority in… Read more »
Disability Examiners Publish Top Issues For 2019
Some people may think of the disability examiner as an adversary in a Social Security disability case, but really disability examiners, for the most part, believe disability benefits should go to people who need them as long as they meet the strict guidelines set forth by Social Security’s disability rules. Many times disability examiners are… Read more »
Going Back To Worker After A Disability Ends
Being found disabled by Social Security does not mean you are permanently disabled. From time-to-time Social is likely to check back in on disability beneficiaries after a prescribed time to see if they are still disabled and entitled to benefits. Many times Social Security determines that a claimant is no longer disabled and able to… Read more »
The Different Social Security Offices And What They Do
Depending what the status of your Social Security disability claim is, contacting the correct Social Security office is important because if you contact the wrong one you may get incorrect information. Below is the list of different offices and their functions. Social Security Field Offices When an individual applies for disability benefits, whether online, in… Read more »
How Trouble With The Law Can Impact Your Claim
If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime it can impact your Social Security disability claim. No one can receive Social Security disability benefits while they are incarcerated, but there is crucial information you need to inform Social Security of if you are receiving benefits or in the process of applying. Below are… Read more »
