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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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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Apply for SSD Benefits

It’s no secret applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) is a lengthy, drawn-out process. The timeline can be daunting and often discourages people from pursuing what’s owed to them and getting the help they need. Nevertheless, every day you postpone applying can cost you weeks, months, or even a year of payments. Don’t Risk

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Can a Stay-at-Home Parent Qualify for Disability Benefits?

Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job. Despite having no payroll and a shortage of days off, you work day in and day out to care for your children and raise them to be their best selves while you maintain your home. However, if you become disabled as a stay-at-home parent, you may wonder

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Observing PTSD Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition triggered by a traumatic event that impacts millions of Americans annually. It could be caused by experiencing or witnessing a distressing incident such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, or combat. What follows could be devastating to the sufferers and their families. For PTSD Awareness Month, observed

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Medicare and Social Security Benefits: Do You Automatically Qualify?

Medicare and Social Security are federal agencies that provide financial assistance to millions of qualifying Americans every year. Fortunately, they are also linked, so if you are collecting Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), you may automatically be eligible for Medicare depending on your age, disability, and period in which you’ve been a beneficiary. Determining Eligibility

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Are My Social Security Benefits Taxable?

When you’re initially approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you will likely feel a sense of relief – the application process is over, and you’re finally receiving the financial assistance you need. However, questions will eventually arise. For instance, are Social Security benefits taxed? This is a commonly asked question, and the answer varies

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VA vs. SSD Benefits: Which One is Right for You?

As a military veteran, you may have more options for disability benefits than you realize. For example, you may be eligible to receive both Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits and Social Security Disability (SSD) simultaneously. Ultimately, whether or not you qualify for either federal agency depends on your unique situation. Here’s what you should

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February 28th is Rare Disease Day

Typically occurring on the last day of February every year, Rare Disease Day helps raise awareness of rare diseases and advocate for better access to treatment, resources, and medical representation worldwide. A Brief Background Rare Disease Day was first organized by The European Organisation for Rare Diseases on February 29th, 2008. The organization selected the

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Could An “Invisible” Disability Qualify For SSD?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that qualifying conditions for Social Security Disability can take form in a spectrum of different ways. If you struggle with invisible disabilities, you may be entitled to benefits through the SSA.

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The SSA vs. Social Media: Don’t Jeopardize Your Claim [infographic]

A majority of Americans have at least one social media account. Have you ever considered how your online activity could affect your Social Security Disability claim? Learn more with our infographic.

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