October 18, 2010 Seniors across the country are facing tight financial pinches. The Social Security Administration has announced that, for the second year in a row, they will…
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living had not risen, with inflammation low because of the slow economy, according to washintonindependent.com. It’s the reason they’re…
Read MoreNovember 16, 2010 A reader submitted a commentary to statemanjournal.com addressing the unnecessary need to cut Social Security benefits. The reader says Social Security is not the problem…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2010 A reader of The Morning Call was curious about the role of Social Security cuts to reduce the national deficit. The response said future Social…
Read MoreNovember 18, 2010 If you’re the beneficiary of Social Security benefits, you’re probably not happy that there won’t be an increase in Social Security benefits, according to a…
Read MoreDecember 8, 2010 One of the hottest topics in the news has been cutting Social Security benefits to reduce the national deficit. It’s a sensitive subject to baby…
Read MoreDecember 16, 2010 An opinion contributer to politico.com believes it was a bad idea for President Obama to negotiate tax cuts to Social Security. It could affect Social…
Read MoreDecember 27, 2010 According to a Reuters blog, one of the biggest threats to the future of retirement lies in Social Security reform. But many questions still go unanswered.…
Read MoreDecember 28, 2010 According to an editorial from washingtonpost.com, Social Security reform is essential and achievable. President Barack Obama’s debt commission set out a plan that would cut…
Read MoreDecember 29, 2010 According to an opinion article on The Boston Globe, Social Security will run out by 2037. Those 40 and younger will be forced to rely…
Read MoreDecember 30, 2010 The future of Social Security leaves many questions unanswered for future retirees. According to OnWallStreet.com, many people don’t know how much to save to supplement…
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2011 The Social Security Administration has decided to stop visiting Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket regularly, and it may affect how people receive their Social Security benefits,…
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2011 There are a few changes coming to Social Security this year, and Social Security beneficiaries could be affected, according to usnews.com. Paper checks will no longer…
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2011 An opinion article discusses how funds for Social Security are “deep in red.” According to benzinga.com, part of understanding the funding for Social Security benefits…
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2011 An opinion piece submitted to burlingtonfreepress.com suggest Social Security benefits were set up as a safety net, not a retirement fund. The writer lists examples…
Read MoreMarch 10, 2011 A new Harris Poll shows 40 percent of people think we should work longer before drawing Social Security benefits, reports United Press International. The poll…
Read MoreMarch 17, 2011 The Chicago Tribune reports that the projected Social Security benefits at retirement number could change by the time you retire. Each year before your birthday,…
Read MoreMay 5, 2011 The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Treasury Department will start phasing out paper checks. The Treasury has started to send notices to individuals that receive checks…
Read MoreMay 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…
Read MoreNext year the Social Security Administration will adjust the amounts its beneficiaries receive by an estimated .07 percent to accomodate the rising cost of living, according to the…
Read MoreJune 1, 2011 The Social Security Board of Trustees released their annual report on the status of Social Security Trust Funds in mid-May with bleaker findings than expected.…
Read MoreDid you know that there are 100 diseases and medical conditions that may qualify you or a loved one to receive Social Security disability benefits more quickly than…
Read MoreOctober 26, 2011 At first, many recipients of social security benefits were overjoyed when they learned that the Social Security Administration (SSA) had announced a 3.6 percent increase in…
Read MoreNovember 16, 2011 Indiana Medicaid is about to undergo some positive changes that could allow hundreds of recipients to receive birth control. News Channel 10 reported Monday that…
Read MoreSome patients may take advantage of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs, reports Douglas W. Jackson, MD, on the Ortho Super Site. Jackson did not realize…
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2012 Changes in the way companies conduct business have come in Indiana after Governor Mitch Daniels signed into law the Right-To-Work Bill. An article released by…
Read MoreSocial Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…
Read MoreOn March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA) made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2012 For many disabled residents of Indiana, receiving social security disability benefits are the only way that they survive. But when those benefits are lost, sacrifices…
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…
Read MoreAccording to DisabilitySecrets.com, if you have not worked long enough when you become disabled and have low income and assets, you can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), instead…
Read MoreApparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…
Read MoreAccording to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…
Read MoreNovember 14, 2012 Each year, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) is made to the amount of benefits offered by Social Security Disability. However, many people are struggling…
Read MoreDecember 19, 2012 With the Social Security Administration (SSA) bogged down with millions of claims for Social Security Disability lawyer, the agency recently announced it would be expanding a list…
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2013 Last month, the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Michael J. Astrue, announced that 35 additional conditions would be added to a list that…
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2013 Reports from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show the agency is off to a slow start this year when it comes to processing claims for Social…
Read MoreMarch 25, 2013 In an effort to better promote many of the new services offered to those who are retired or disabled, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released…
Read MoreApril 19, 2013 Earlier this week, the National Council on Disability (NCD) called on President Barack Obama to drastically reform certain limits on assets individuals who receive Supplemental…
Read MoreApril 24, 2013 The combination of an aging workforce and a poor economy has led to a spike in recent years in the number of Social Security Disability…
Read MoreMay 29, 2013 For many who receive Social Security Disability, their conditions leave them with limited mobility that can make long treks extremely difficult. Many are unable to drive…
Read MoreJune 14, 2013 There are currently more than 57 million American who receive some sort of Social Security Benefit. For many of those individuals though, especially the disabled,…
Read MoreJune 21, 2013 Records show that more than four million Americans with disabilities are employed while they receive Social Security Disability Benefits. However, a majority of those individuals make…
Read MoreJuly 3, 2013 With the Social Security Administration (SSA) looking for ways to make the process of distributing Social Security Disability Benefits more efficient, SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue recently…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2013 Getting the public access to information about their Social Security Disability Benefits in a more efficient way has recently become a priority for the Social Security…
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2014 There are currently hundreds of thousands of Americans who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition who have waited long periods…
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2014 Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans apply to receive Supplemental Security Income due to a lack of other resources. Large portions of these claims…
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2014 Each citizen of the United States has their work and income history attached to a set of digits, which is their Social Security number. It…
Read MoreMany Americans depend on Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to make ends meet, but these programs can also inhibit certain recipients from becoming…
Read MoreThe Supplemental Security Income program was designed to help United States citizens who are struggling financially get back on their feet. Times have changed though, and many of…
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration has a list of hundreds of conditions that can qualify individuals for Social Security Disability benefits, but a condition that has gained attention lately…
Read MoreThere are millions of Americans who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits—and many suffer from Lupus. In fact, estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America show as many…
Read MoreEstimates show there are more than 2 million Americans suffering from epilepsy. In one-third of those cases, there is no effective treatment, leaving victims to suffer uncontrollable disruptions…
Read MoreEach day, thousands of Americans suffer injuries or are diagnosed with health conditions that prevent them from returning to work. This can cause financial struggles, and the Social…
Read MoreMillions of Americans depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to make ends meet. But SSI laws and regulations that govern this program have not changed in decades, and…
Read MoreDepression is one of the most common disabling conditions in the United States today. Estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health show that in 2012, approximately 16…
Read MoreLiving on a budget is a reality for most Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and recipients in New York may soon need to make some adjustments since…
Read MoreOctober is upon us and with it comes several changes to the way the Social Security Administration (SSA) operates. That’s why our team at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…
Read MoreEstimates from the federal government show nearly 1.1 million people in the United States living with HIV or AIDS, a virus of the autoimmune system that prevents the…
Read MoreIf a health condition leaves you unable to work, you may be entitled to Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability benefits. But it’s important to remember there…
Read MoreAbout 2.3 million people are afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS), which impairs the ability to speak and move their bodies. What Is MS? MS is a disease of…
Read MoreIf You Cannot Breathe, You Cannot Live The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers some types of respiratory illnesses disabling conditions. What Is a Respiratory Illness Disability? The Social…
Read MoreEvery working United States citizen is entitled to collect credits toward Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. The Social Security Disability lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin…
Read MoreWhen U.S. citizens are no longer able to work, many depend on Social Security Disability benefits for income. The problem is a lack of funding is causing a…
Read MoreDiabetes in the United States Thousands of conditions and illnesses can leave a person unable to work and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but one of the…
Read MoreThe Social Security Disability program is based on a system in which the income workers make is used to earn credits. The credits are used to determine one’s…
Read MoreLiving With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…
Read MoreThe body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…
Read MoreMost Americans pay into the Social Security program throughout their entire working careers, but what happens to a person’s benefits if they pass away unexpectedly? The attorneys with…
Read MoreBack and spine injuries affect a large number of Americans each year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate there are currently more than 200,000…
Read MoreOur kidneys are among the most vital organs in our bodies because they are responsible for filtering our blood of waste. Without this bodily function, death would be…
Read MoreThere are millions of Americans who are unable to work because of a disabling condition they suffer from, but not all of those individuals are work-age adults who…
Read MoreData indicates that as many as 1 million Americans suffer from the degenerative neurological condition known as Parkinson’s Disease. Yet many citizens do not know the symptoms of the…
Read MoreOne of the most difficult aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time the process can take. In fact, it could take years…
Read MoreLast week, the Supreme Court of the United States reached a historic decision to legalize same-sex marriages. This monumental ruling will impact many different government programs and services.…
Read MorePresident Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. In the eighty years that have passed since the bill’s inception, it has…
Read MoreSeptember has been declared “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness about the struggles thousands of American youths face on a daily basis as they…
Read MoreThere's good and bad news when it comes to low-income children with mental disorders in the U.S. getting the benefits they need. The bad news is many of…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability benefits are a crucial part of millions of American’s incomes. Each year, benefits amounts are examined to ensure they are in line with the cost…
Read MoreIf your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…
Read MoreOne of the qualifications for receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is that your condition must last longer than a year. Just because you’ve been sick or injured…
Read MoreThe death of a loved one is among life’s most stressful and difficult experiences. But in addition to overwhelming grief, their loss can also result in an immediate,…
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