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Social Security Administration’s 2026 Cost of Living Adjustments: What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing monthly SSDI and SSI payments for millions of Americans. This annual adjustment helps beneficiaries maintain their purchasing power as living costs rise. Kerr Robichaux & Carroll’s experienced disability attorneys are here to help ensure you receive the full benefits you deserve.

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How Does The 2025 Government Shutdown Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim?

The government shutdown can feel daunting, especially when it feels like so much is on the line. Knowing the facts of the situation can help things be less intimidating. What We Are Experiencing First, it’s hard to reach staff at the Social Security offices. The wait times for someone to answer our phone calls often

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The Past Relevant Work History Period for Disability Benefits Has Changed. Here’s What to Know.

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

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In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Reductions and Their Impact on SSI Benefits

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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Social Security’s Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Higher for 2023

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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