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Social security won’t increase for second year in a row

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…

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Social Security Administration defends reason for not increasing benefits

The 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…

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Commentary: Social Security cuts won’t help budget crisis

November 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…

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Reader inquires about Social Security’s role in national deficit

November 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…

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Cost of living expenses not based on Social Security beneficiaries

November 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…

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Reader suggests ideas for Social Security reform

December 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…

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Man believes cutting Social Security isn’t necessary for national deficit

December 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…

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Blog helps answer questions about Social Security reform

December 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.…

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Editorial suggests Social Security reform is needed

December 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…

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Future retirees may not have access to Social Security benefits

December 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…

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Role of Social Security changes for future retirees

December 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…

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Social Security Administration stops visits to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket

January 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,…

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Social Security changes has effect on beneficiaries

January 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…

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Understanding Social Security comes with understanding federal budget

January 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…

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Should Social Security be used only for retirement?

February 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…

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Social Security poll finds people should work longer

March 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…

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Your Social Security amount could change

March 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,…

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Treasury Department will phase out Social Security paper checks

May 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…

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No Increase In Social Security Payments Again This Year

May 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…

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Social Security Beneficiaries’ 2012 Increase May Be Eaten Up by Medicare Premiums

Next 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…

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Social Security Benefits Gone By 2036

June 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.…

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What Are the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances?

Did 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…

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New Social Security COLA Not As Great As It Sounds

October 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…

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Indiana Medicaid Now Allows For Birth Control Coverage

November 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…

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Social Security needs to limit fraud and abuse

Some 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…

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Right To Work Bill Signed Into Law In Indiana By Governor Daniels

February 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…

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Two odd stories about Social Security

Social 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…

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Opening remarks at the Social Security subcommittee

On 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…

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Claim States Government’s Removal Of Food Waiver Program For Disabled Is Illegal

July 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…

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12 tips to prevent identity theft

September 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…

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How can you get SSI?

According 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…

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New Jersey man indicted for selling fake Social Security cards

Apparently 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…

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Ways to make sure your COLA goes further

According 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…

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Changes To Social Security Payments Coming Next Year

November 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…

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Social Security Expands List Of Conditions Approved For Fast Track

December 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…

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Social Security’s List Of Compassionate Allowances Grows

January 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…

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SSA Reports Massive Backlog of Claims

February 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…

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Ads Promote The Benefits Of Social Security Administration’s Online Services

March 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…

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President Asked To Change Restrictions On Receiving Supplemental Security Income

April 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…

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Judges File Suit Against The Social Security Adminsitration

April 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…

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Salem Improves Streets To Assist The Disabled With Their Commute

May 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…

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Supplemental Security Income: What Is It and How To Get It

June 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,…

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Social Security Officials Examining Ways To Provide Jobs to People With Disabilities

June 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…

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New Online Services Announced By The Social Security Administration

July 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…

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Social Security Administration Launches New Mobile Web Site

July 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…

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Social Security Administration Adds Conditions To List of Compassionate Allowances

January 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…

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3 Factors Used In Determining Supplemental Security Income Benefits

January 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…

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3 Tips To Prevent Social Security Fraud

January 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…

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The ABLE Act Is Up for Consideration Again

Many 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…

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New Bill Aims to Update Supplemental Security Income Program

The 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Sleep Apnea

The 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Lupus

There 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Epilepsy

Estimates 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…

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4 Financial Resources Available to Disabled Workers

Each 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…

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Are Supplemental Security Income Laws Holding Americans Back?

Millions 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Depression

Depression 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…

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Changes to Distribution of Supplemental Security Income in New York

Living 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…

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Changes to SSA Policies to Be Implemented This October

October 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 &…

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Social Security Common Conditions: HIV

Estimates 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…

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SSA Changes Policies Regarding Same-Sex Relationships

If 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

About 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Respiratory Illnesses

If 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…

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What’s in a Social Security Number?

Every 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…

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Changes Proposed To The Way Social Security Collects and Dispenses Funds

When 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Diabetes

Diabetes 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…

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Report Points to SSA Cyber Security Weaknesses

The 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Back Pain Disabilities

Living 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…

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Kidney Disease a Common Social Security Condition

The 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…

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What Social Security Benefits Are Available for Same-Sex Couples?

Most 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Back and Spinal Cord Injury

Back 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Kidney Disease and Cancer

Our 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…

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How Supplemental Security Income Can Help if Your Loved One Is Disabled

There 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…

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Social Security Common Conditions: Parkinson’s Disease

Data 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…

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When Applying for Social Security Disability, You May Face Long Waits

One 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…

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How The SCOTUS Ruling Will Impact Social Security and Supplemental Security Income

Last 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.…

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Social Security Act Celebrates 80th Anniversary

President 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…

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Resources Available to Those With Childhood Cancer

September 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…

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Few Low-Income Children With Mental Disorders Get Supplemental Security Income

There'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…

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A Closer Look at the 2016 Social Security COLA

Social 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…

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How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim

If 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…

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Working While Getting SSD Benefits Made Easy

One 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…

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Can You Get SSD Benefits from a Deceased Spouse or Parent?

The 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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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.

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