The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, which will impact millions of Americans. In 2025, beneficiaries will see a 2.5% increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. This adjustment is vital for helping recipients cope with inflation and the rising cost of living. If you receive […]
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On June 22, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) substantially changed how work history is evaluated when determining an applicant’s eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. Instead of defining “past relevant work” as work the client performed in the last fifteen (15) years, SSA now considers a disability applicant’s past five (5) years of work
Can a person receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and unemployment benefits at the same time? The answer is yes, but it’s a complex process that requires careful navigation. Here’s what you need to know about receiving disability benefits and unemployment. Ability to Work Is a Key Factor in SSDI and Unemployment Eligibility When applying
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Recently, the SSA announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2%. This follows a 5.9% COLA in 2022 and a record-high increase of 8.7% for 2023. Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2% boost to their monthly payments this coming year. This adjustment is to combat inflation, which continues to ramp up
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Once found medically disabled and eligible for Supplemental Social Security Insurance (SSI), whether in the initial application stage or by an Administrative Law Judge, the recipient’s determination is sent to their local Social Security Field Office for processing. There, the Social Security Administration (SSA) schedules and conducts a Pre-effectuation Review Conference (PERC) usually within 30
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The Social Security Administration’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, is designed to ensure that Social Security Disability (SSD) beneficiaries stay financially sound as prices of goods and services steadily rise due to inflation. Every fall, the SSA announces the increase in Social Security checks for the coming year and enact the change at the beginning of
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