Social 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 MoreDiseases Which Cause You to Seek Financial Assistance
- 23 Oct 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
When we are young and/or healthy, we usually never think about the future in terms of which illness may afflict us. It’s one of those ‘cross that bridge when we come to it’ type of things. But, it can never hurt to learn a little bit about which...
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 MoreHow Social Security Payments Have Changed in 2023
- 07 Jun 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In 2023 Social Security COLA (cost of living allowances) was raised 8.7% – the most at one time since 1981. The steep increase this year was to help keep up with the super high inflation rate, which is the largest and 41 years. The average monthly Social Security...
Read MoreThe 9 Steps on How to Win a Disability Reconsideration Appeal
- 13 May 2023
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you have been denied supplemental social security income or a social security disability income do not fear there is still recourse. Below we will list the nine steps you can take to appeal this decision. You can go at it yourself or you can hire a professional...
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 MoreAn Overview of the Financial Eligibility Requirements for SSI Disability Claims
- 15 Apr 2022
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for administering the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal disability program through which disabled individuals who have limited income and financial resources can receive monthly benefits. To bring a successful SSI claim, an applicant must prove that they...
Read MoreCan I Work Part-time and Still Receive My Disability Benefits?
- 11 Dec 2021
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It’s not uncommon for disability benefits claims to take a long period before they are approved. In Melbourne, Florida, disability benefits applications can take a period of up to 678 days before they are approved. Consequently, only 28% of these applications are approved in the first stage. This...
Read MoreDo VA Benefits Interfere with Ability to Receive Social Security Benefits?
- 06 Jul 2021
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Brevard County is home to many veterans. We have an Air Force Base (now a Space Force base) in our backyard as well as many military retirees now living here. We have had many clients who are military veterans. Military veterans often become disabled while on the job....
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