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Next year, Social Security disability beneficiaries may be able to earn a higher amount per month without it having an effect on their eligibility for benefits. This and other changes could be coming to the Social Security Administration as early as 2023. Experts...
For several years, media sources reported that the Social Security Administration could run out of funds and become insolvent in the next couple of decades. Now, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a new bill that is aimed at preventing...
There has been a steady drop in the number of people on Social Security disability benefits since 2014. That drop has become even more significant since the pandemic. A move away from manual labour towards more sedentary jobs means fewer workers suffer from the kind...
Social Security Administration field offices across Georgia opened in April after a gap of more than 2 years. If you are planning a visit to your nearest Social Security office, here is what you need to keep in mind. Most Social Security offices are likely to be...
It’s finally confirmed. All field offices of the Social Security Administration, which have been closed for more than two years, will finally open on April 7. Field offices of the Social Security Administration have been closed since March 17, 2020, after the first...
Even during the best of times, the Social Security Administration faced challenges in its processing timelines. SSA has always had a backlog causing delays in the approval of claims and delivering of payments to beneficiaries. However, that situation has become...
Navigating the complex labyrinth of health and disability programs that you may qualify for can be confusing. You may be eligible for more than one program that can help you pay for your medical needs and other expenses. If you have suffered a disability that makes it...
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the financial health of the Social Security Administration may not be as bad as previously feared. The Social Security Administration Chief Actuary recently testified at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, that the outlook...
Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when there is a narrowing of the gaps in your spine, resulting in pressure on the spinal nerves. Symptoms can include pain, tingling sensations, and numbness in the extremities. Spinal stenosis and the symptoms that accompany it can be serious enough to severely impact a person’s ability to earn a sustainable income. For instance,…
Unfortunately, scammers targeting your Social Security numbers are on the rise, according to a BeenVerified report. Last year, this fraud cost Americans $19 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers are using new tactics to get hold of your personal information; in order to make sure your valuable information is not compromised, it is important to be prepared. Here…