If you’re like a lot of our readers, then you’ve probably wondered what Supplemental Security Income is and who can apply for such benefits. Whether your questions about SSI came up because you heard it mentioned by someone else or are currently applying for disability benefits yourself, knowing what SSI is and how it can […]
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SSA Now Processing Same-Sex Marriage Claims
Posted on August 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
The Social Security Administration announced good news last week to people currently receiving government benefits. In a move to comply with the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding same-sex couples, the administration has announced that it has started processing the first same-sex-couple benefit requests. While this only appears to be applying to retirement benefits at […]
Backlog for VA disability claims on the decline nationwide
Posted on August 16th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Whether you’re an advocate of supporting military veterans or not, there is no denying that a person disabled while in service of their country deserves to receive benefits. But as some of our readers here in Illinois know, this has not been happening for some veterans for more than a year because of a backlog […]
Some call on Congress to ‘scrap the cap’ on Social Security taxes
Posted on August 9th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
As many of our Illinois readers know, some of the benefits programs offered by the Social Security Administration are funded by payroll taxes from across the nation. But while the system is working, in theory, it’s hard not to notice that the programs are running short on money and relatively quickly. Some politicians feel that […]
Why aren’t more people taking advantage of Ticket to Work?
Posted on August 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Have you heard of the Ticket to Work program? If you’re new to our blog or are not familiar with the Social Security Disability system, chances are you may not have heard of it. Offered by the Social Security Administration, this program offers individuals with a disability the chance to reenter the workforce while still […]