Social Security Trust Insolvency in the News Again
- 10 May 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It’s an election year and this is when major issues like Social Security and Medicaid are brought to the forefront of political discussion. It is a widely known fact that the current path of both entitlement programs will lead them to be depleted by 2035 and 2036 respectively....
Read MoreWhat is Partial and Short Term Disability?
- 02 May 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This type of payment was created to cover workers who are unable to continue working a full time schedule because of being injured, incapacitated, pregnant or sick. It kicks in when a person’s capacity is diminished and they cannot earn a full time income. Short term disability where...
Read MoreSSA Making Changes to Benefits in Regards to Food Assistance
- 01 Apr 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration has approved a rule change that will prevent food assistance from impacting the amount a person receives in monthly benefits. This rule change is for SSI (Supplemental Security Income). SSI is the program which fills in the gaps for people unable to sustain themselves...
Read MoreMost Common Misconceptions About Social Security Disability (Part 1)
- 14 Mar 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In this article, we want to share with you the most common misconceptions we encounter while working as a Social Security Disability Attorney in Melbourne, Florida. We see them time and time again and think it would be helpful for anyone reading this article. Everyone is Usually Denied...
Read MoreSocial Security’s Six Big Changes in 2023
- 14 Nov 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
With the rapid changes in the economy and record inflation, 2023 saw government programs like SSDI react with changes. In this article we will list the six big changes to to Social Security. New COLA Adjustments COLA is an acronym that stands for Cost Of Living Adjustment. In...
Read MoreAn Updated Guide to Disability Benefits in Melbourne Florida
- 02 Nov 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you live in Melbourne FL and currently have a disability that is keeping you from earning a livable wage you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Oftentimes people are unaware that they may be entitled to these benefits...
Read MoreSocial Security Overpaid Billions of Dollars and is Now Clawing it Back
- 09 Oct 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Clerical errors occur from time to time at any business but this one may take the cake. Social Security apparently overpaid over $26B and is now clawing it back. According to the administration, they have been successful in getting about $4.7B returned. Of course the major issue with...
Read MoreThings You Should Know About Social Security Disability Law
- 08 Feb 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The criteria used to determine who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments and how much money they will get are governed by Social Security disability law. State and municipal laws do not apply to these programs because they are federal....
Read MoreHow are SSDI Benefits Calculated in Florida?
- 15 Mar 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal disability program that provides financial support to qualified applicants who are no longer able to work due to a medical impairment. SSDI benefits provide a much-needed financial lifeline to support people and families whose lives have been disrupted by an...
Read MoreAre Disability Benefits Different Depending on Which State You Live?
- 13 Jul 2020
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Brevard County Florida gets its share of people coming and going. We have a sizable “snow bird” population ie., people that live here during the winter months and live up north during the summer months. We also have people that rotate in and out of the area for...
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