As many of our readers are already aware, the number of people filing for disability benefits is on the rise. While this may be because the Social Security Administration has made efforts to streamline the process, making for faster approval on applications, some point to other factors that may be contributing to the rise in […]
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How many people in Indiana are receiving disability benefits?
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Will Congress act on shrinking Social Security Disability fund?
Posted on May 31st, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Two reports on the state of Social Security trust funds were released this month. While one of the reports indicated that healthcare costs paid out by Medicare are down, the other report painted a very grim future for Social Security Disability unless Congress takes action soon. In the second report, trustees indicate that Social Security […]
Is there a plan to save Social Security benefits?
Posted on April 26th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Readers of our blog know that the Social Security Administration has made a number of changes over the last few years. From budget cuts to the fear of the trust fund running out, an overhaul to the SSA system has been on the forefront of the legislative branch’s mind for quite some time. But with […]
The fate of disability benefits rides on Obama’s new budget idea
Posted on April 12th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Funding for Social Security Disability is going to run out by 2016. Or at least that’s what the so-called experts are saying. We’ve seen the headlines on news sources across the web with no for-certain validation from the federal government. What we do know from the Social Security Administration is that disability claims have been […]
Scooters and Medicare fraud: how this problem could affect you
Posted on April 5th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Imagine that you are unable to move efficiently around your house. Imagine too that your mobility disability is so severe that you cannot even leave the house without assistance. Now think about the dozens of scooter commercials you’ve seen on the television in the last few years. A device like that could change your life […]