If you ask just about anyone in Illinois who has applied for Social Security benefits, they’ll more than likely tell you that the system is not only complicated, but frustrating as well. But to help cut through some of the confusion, we wanted to focus this week’s post on helping disabled people nearing retirement age […]
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How do SSD benefits help people reaching retirement age?
Posted on February 22nd, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
2013 VIDA Award given to Commissioner Astrue
Posted on February 15th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
There are few people on the face of the planet who have done more for the Social Security Administration than Commissioner Michael J. Astrue. As you may remember from past posts, he has already received several awards for his work with Social Security disability beneficiaries; and with this month’s newest award, we see how grateful […]
Illinois representative suggests legislation to cut government spending
Posted on February 8th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
“Instead of balancing the federal budget on the backs of Illinois middle class families, seniors and veterans, we can start by reducing duplicative services and rooting out waste in government,” explains Rep. Cheri Bustos whose new piece of legislation is aimed at implementing budget cuts by reducing “wasteful” government spending. Although her bill mostly focuses […]
Mother appeals SSA decision to suspend SSI benefits for her and her children
Posted on February 1st, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
A heart-wrenching story out of Florida reminds residents here in Illinois of how deeply mistakes made by the Social Security Administration can affect people. This is especially true if they take away benefits from people who need them the most. In November 2012, a 36-year-old mother received a letter from the Social Security Administration office […]