The Social Security Administration has many different terms and acronyms that are used to describe aspects of the retirement or disability process, but to a layman these terms and acronyms can be confusing and difficult to understand. Below are some terms and acronyms that are better explained. PIM: Primary Insurance Amount is the monthly amount paid… Read more »
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Information Social Security Is Required To Release
Social Security has all sorts of rules and regulations about what information customers need to provide to acquire services, but believe it or not, Social Security is also required to provide certain information to the public by law. What Laws Require SSA To Release Information? We are required, along with all federal agencies, to comply… Read more »
The Purpose And Function Of Social Security
Social Security has many services available that many people may be aware of, so it is always valuable to point out all that Social Security has to offer. Purposes of Social Security What Are The Purposes Of Social Security? The Social Security Act and related laws establish a number of programs that have the… Read more »
The Purpose Of SSI
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that provides benefits to low-income elderly and disabled people, but the program is so much more than that. Social Security has specific details about SSI’s purpose and who it helps. What Is The Purpose Of SSI? The basic purpose of SSI is to assure a minimum level of… Read more »
Medicaid And Food Assistance
Unfortunately for many people who are going through the Social Security disability process two important programs are needed to assist them through the long waiting periods of disability, these programs are Medicaid and food assistance. Medicaid, which is administered by each state, provides medical coverage for low-income people and food assistance is provided the eligible… Read more »
Social Security Makes Change To Taxable Maximum Amount
The vast majority of Americans don’t make enough money to ever worry about Social Security’s taxable maximum amount, and some probably have no idea that Social Security taxes are not applied to a large percentage of income higher earners make, but for those who do earn well over $100,000 a year, there has been a… Read more »
Social Security Makes Change To Taxable Maximum Amount
The vast majority of Americans don’t make enough money to ever worry about Social Security’s taxable maximum amount, and some probably have no idea that Social Security taxes are not applied to a large percentage of income higher earners make, but for those who do earn well over $100,000 a year, there has been a… Read more »
How The Tax Bill Could Impact Social Security
The biggest legislative news to occur in quite a while is the $1.5 trillion tax bill the Republicans passed in the House of Representatives. Yes, that’s right, Republicans, not one House Democrat voted for the tax overhaul, which is expected to be passed by the Senate and then signed by President Donald Trump. There were… Read more »
Social Security Looking For Contractor To Find Ways To Keep Workers Working
This item was found on a government website that promotes federal business opportunities. This announcement informs that Social Security, in connection with the Department of Labor, is looking for a contractor to evaluate a project that is intended to reduce long-term disability and get people off Social Security disability and back to work. Sounds like… Read more »
Retroactive Effect Of Social Security Applications
Many people believe Social Security benefits solely consist of ongoing monthly benefits, but depending on when an application for benefits is filed and certain other circumstances, there may be past-due benefits payable. Below we look at certain situations that describe how retroactive benefits are paid. Can You Be Entitled To Benefits Retroactively? You may be… Read more »
