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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…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) Listings of Impairments for Social Security Disability (SSD) are important because they outline the criteria  used to determine if a claimant is disabled. As…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

The financial impact of a disease such as Parkinson’s can be huge.  Such diseases may render you unable to work, according to Patch. Most of us know to work…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has special rules called "work incentives" that help you keep your benefits and Medicare while you test your ability to work, reports The Sacramento…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

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…

July 23, 2012 Do you have a disability or medical condition which limits what you can do? Many ordinary people, as well as many actors, politicians, and writers,…

July 27, 2012 We are a long way from treating those with disabilities as equal citizens, according to the Huffington Post. Because so many disabled people are disconnected from…

August 1, 2012 It’s a great achievement for any person to perform extraordinary acts, but it’s even greater when this is done despite a disability. This blog looks…

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…

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…

The Social Security Administration uses a step-by-step process involving five questions to decide if you are disabled, according to their official website. You must first meet the conditions of…

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…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

February 8, 2013 A new report from JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the baby boomer generation, once thought to be the healthiest age demographic in the nation, may not…

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…

February 18, 2013 The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that found while the Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken steps to reduce the number…

March 13, 2013 For thousands of Americans who are unable to work due to a disability, Social Security benefits may not be enough to make ends meet. To…

March 18, 2013 Children who are disabled could potentially face a lifetime of needing government assistance for financial support. The North Dallas Gazette explained some of the basic pitfalls…

April 5, 2013 For millions of Americans who struggle to make ends meet each year, the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income program is a vital source of…

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…

May 1, 2013 The federal government has agreed to hold out on making changes to the way increases in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other vital assistance programs…

May 8, 2013 When a person is injured on the job and is no longer able to perform the normal duties of employment, current law allows that individual…

May 20, 2013 Suffering from a condition or injury that leaves a person unable to work for an extended period of time can be difficult. The focus on…

May 24, 2013 For many American citizens who are disabled and cannot work, Social Security Disability benefits aren’t always enough to make ends meet. These individuals, who are…

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…

June 10, 2013 With record breaking numbers of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Benefits and long wait times while Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims, many disabled citizens…

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,…

June 28, 2013 Millions of Americans each year are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition. This often leaves them reliant on assistance programs,…

July 15, 2013 Many disabled Americans struggle to make ends meet. While many are able to receive Social Security Disability, the Social Security Administration denies more than 70 percent…

July 22, 2013 One of the most significant problems the Social Security Disability system faces today is the long waits. A large majority of these individuals are extremely…

July 26, 2013 For many who are unable to work due to a long-lasting mental or physical condition, benefits from the federal government, such as Social Security Disability,…

July 31, 2013 For many Americans, a mental or physical condition leaves them unable to work and with limited resources for income. A large number of these individuals…

September 23, 2013 Over the past several decades the number of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients has steadily swelled, especially among claims being made for children. While most…

October 2, 2013 For those who do not have enough resources for income to support themselves and their families due to a disability, the government provides several options…

October 11, 2013 One of the major problems the federal government is currently trying to solve with the Social Security Disability system is how to get those who…

November 4, 2013 The federal government recently announced recipients of Social Security benefits would be receiving one of the smallest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in the history of the…

November 18, 2013 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program designed to offer assistance to those who are unable to work due to a physical or mental condition…

November 27, 2013 There are currently more than 4.7 million Americans who depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as their main resource for money. In order to receive…

December 6, 2013 The federal government offers assistance to citizens who are permanently disabled through programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, a common question is whether…

December 9, 2013 For those who have little to no resources for income and are 65 years old or younger, blind, or disabled, the federal government offers a…

January 13, 2014 Many disabled individuals depend on Social Security Disability benefits as their main source of income. However, inflation in the costs of living can often make…

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…

February 5, 2014 For an individual who is disabled, obtaining the information that is needed to properly file a claim for Social Security disability can be one of…

February 7, 2014 The month of February is a time to raise awareness of several debilitating conditions many Americans face every day. The American Heart Association has named…

February 21, 2014 It can be a struggle to make ends meet for those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits as their only source of income. In an…

March 31, 2014 When a person is unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, Social Security Disability benefits can offer financial assistance to the claimant.…

Social Security Disability benefits provide financial support to Americans unable to work due to mental or physical conditions, but they also offer vocational training and rehabilitation to get…

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…

The goal of the Social Security Disability program is to provide disabled workers with the income they need to support themselves and their families while they cannot work.…

New figures from Johns Hopkins University are showing the U.S. is spending more than ever before on benefits programs like Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income; however,…

An estimated 2.5 million Americans today are living with intellectual disabilities. While some of these individuals receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits because of their condition, others strive…

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…

One of the most frustrating parts of the Social Security Disability filing process is the waiting. Claims take time to process, court dates have to be set, and…

If you’re disabled and struggling to make ends meet, getting Supplemental Security Income may prove helpful with finances, and it’s a program more and more disabled workers are…

Proving to Social Security Administration that you’re in need of assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a difficult process, but it can be even more frustrating…

When people suffer from developmental or intellectual disabilities, life often has a very unique set of hurdles that must be overcome. The parents of many of these individuals…

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…

The goal of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability benefits program isn’t just support Americans who can’t work, but to also to help disabled people return to work.…

Getting Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an arduous task considering the length of time it can take for a decision to be reached in a case.…

Suffering from an injury or medical condition that leaves you unable to work can put serious financial strains on your family. Even if you qualify for Social Security…

While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a goal of processing all new disability claims within 109 days of filing, the agency has repeatedly failed to meet this…

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…

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…

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 &…

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…

Life With An Intellectual Disability Living with an intellectual disability can be a struggle due to an inability to learn or meet criteria for advancement in school settings.…

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…

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…

Being unable to work would put a serious financial strain on a majority of Americans. Luckily, most employees in the United States pay into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability program…

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…

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…

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…

A distracted driver ran a red light and smashed into your vehicle. You are injured. Should you sue the driver directly or sue his insurance company? Often, when…

Spring showers may bring May flowers – but they also bring far too many wrecks. Learn how to keep yourself safe while driving in the rain. According to…

A portion of every paycheck you earn goes back to the Social Security Administration (SSA). While most people get that money back when they retire, you may qualify…

Social Security benefits are an important safety net for millions of Americans who are either retired, considering retirement, or suffering from an illness or injury that makes them…

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,…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a percentage of every paycheck you’ve ever earned. For most people, that money is paid back to them when they stop…

World Vegan Month is in November, and one of our outstanding FSTN staff members, Brenda Palmer, jumped at the chance to share her story of becoming vegetarian. “I decided to…

Tylenol, otherwise known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used drugs in America. Around 50 million people use medications containing acetaminophen every week, and more than…

In 1941, Marines trained for years at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base established in Jacksonville, NC, without knowing toxic chemicals lurked in the water supply. The truth…

Philips continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are designed to treat conditions like sleep apnea. However, they have been recalled recently due to several risks posed to patients.…

After suffering a personal injury, your life takes a different turn that you will have to live with. Personal injury laws ensure that victims can be compensated for…

Personal injury cases take a big chunk of your life as they are one of the most challenging things you may encounter. It is difficult to handle the…

Philips, a heavyweight in the medical devices arena, has halted production on its breathing machine sales across the United States this year—a move effective as of January 29,…