Category Archives: Social Security
SSI Makes Various Changes To Reduce Customer Burden
In late September, the Social Security Administration enacted policy updates to expand access to Supplemental Security Income. Some of the changes include: Agency no longer includes food for In-Kind and Maintenance calculations. Expanded rental subsidy policy exception. Expanded definition of a public assistance household. The SSA says that the changes will help more people… Read More »
Social Security Commissioner Announces New Conditions Added to Compassionate Allowance Program
The acting commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, has announced a dozen new conditions for Compassionate Allowance. Compassionate Allowances is one initiative that identifies certain medical conditions or diseases that meet standards for Social Security or Disability benefits. The twelve new conditions that were added are: Congenital Zika Syndrome, Charlevoix Saguenay Spastic Ataxia (ARSACS),… Read More »
Proposed Changes to Social Security Disability Insurance Could Have Major Consequences
Americans contribute to Social Security with every paycheck. For this American workers are essentially earning protections against wage loss from disability, aging or being the surviving family member of a worker who died. Most people recognize Social Security for its retirement benefits, but disability benefits are equally as important when it comes to handling… Read More »
How to Get The Most Out of Social Security
Social security is a literal lifeline for many americans after they retire. Numbers show that about 60% of seniors need social security to cover half or more of their income. The amount that most will claim from social security is well above Medicare, which makes social security massively important. It can be difficult to… Read More »
Trump’s Budget Proposal May Have a Major Impact on Social Security
Throughout his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his budget proposals would not result in dramatic cuts to Social Security. However, the latest budget release by Trump proves otherwise. The primary portion of his cuts will impact the disability element of Social Security. For 60 years, this particular area of Social Security has… Read More »
US Senators Want to Stop Garnishing of Social Security to Repay for Student Loans
Several prominent senators want to stop the practice of the government using holding back retirement checks and social security disability checks to repay defaulted student loans. This is the second time they will attempt to put a stop to this. There was another bill introduced in 2015 that ultimately failed. The group includes well-known… Read More »
Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Pick Reveals his Thoughts on Social Security
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., appeared before the United States Senate Committee on the Budget January 24 to explain – should he be confirmed as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – how he will modify programs that guarantee Social Security benefits. In his statement, Mulvaney said that the OMB has… Read More »
Social Security Checks Expected to Increase in 2017
Checks for 66 million beneficiaries will rise between 0.2 percent to 0.5 percent in 2017. That will result in an average retiree to experience an increase of $2.61 to $6.53 per month. Find out why Social Security checks expected to increase in 2017 is causing a stir among new reports from the American Institute… Read More »
Securing Social Disability as a Smoker, Drug User or Inmate
Securing Social Security Disability as a smoker, drug users or inmate, is a sensitive subject. Even people who drink more often than most are hesitant to bring it up. Many smokers and regular alcohol users assume that due to their lifestyle, their benefits will be denied. Securing Social Security Disability as a Smoker, Drug… Read More »
6 Common Reasons Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied
A Social Security Disability claims being rejected is not a unique situation. Some are turned down for financial reasons. Others are denied due to the the claimant’s health status. If you are thinking about applying for disability benefits, you should know some common reasons Social Security Disability claims are denied. Common Reasons Social Security… Read More »