For those that track such things, the ALJ data has not been regularly updated this fiscal year. I suspect that this was due to the shutdown, and recovery from all the havoc that the agency has lived under for more than a year. With that said, the data has now […]
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The Social Security Administration announced today that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 2.5 percent in 2025. Social Security retirement benefits will increase by an average of about $50 per month starting in January 2025. Social Security begins notifying people about their new benefit amount by […]
Good news for Claimants! Effective 6/8/2024, Social Security changes Past Relevant Work (PRW) from 15 years to 5, and will not count work performed for fewer than 30 calendar days.
The Social Security Administration announced today that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. Social Security retirement benefits will increase by an average of more than $50 per month starting in January 2024. Other adjustments that take effect in January 2024 are based […]
Learn more about the Social Security Appeals Council. The Social Security Appeals Council is the final administrative level for Social Security disability claims. It is a judicial body that reviews decisions made by administrative law judges (ALJs).
An MSS is a letter or form filled out by your doctor that describes your medical condition and how it affects your ability to work or function.
The ABLE AGE ADJUSTMENT ACT is a new law that becomes effective in January of 2026 and which expands the availability of ABLE accounts to people with disabilities who became disabled between the ages of 26 and 46. ABLE (or as they are known in Georgia) STABLE accounts are tax-advantaged […]
According to the Social Security Administration, there are over 8 million disabled workers in the United States. These workers often face challenges such as stereotyping, discrimination, and a lack of accomodations. Thankfully, there are a variety of legal protections and employment resources available that help people with disabilities overcome these challenges and advance their careers.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) runs a program that is known as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This program is available to those whose household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines. This program is also available to you if someone in your household participates in certain government assistance programs.
In October, the Social Security Administration will announce the 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The COLA is the percentage by which monthly retirement and disability benefits will increase from current levels. Early indications suggest an increase between 8%-9%, with some observers suggesting that the number may even exceed 9%, […]