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 […]
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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 […]
New online services available for my Social Security account members
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
The Social Security Administration made an important announcement this month that it has finally expanded the services available online for people who have my Social Security accounts. Along with the personalized online account, users will now be able to access their benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record instantly through their online account. The […]
$773.2 billion paid out in 2012 to disabled people across nation
Posted on December 28th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
2012 was a good year for the estimated 8.82 million who received roughly $773.2 billion in benefits, says the Social Security Administration after totaling the numbers from the year. But with the Social Security program running a $47.8 billion deficit from the 2012 fiscal year, many are wondering what the Social Security disability program will […]
SSA announces addition of 35 more compassionate allowances
Posted on December 21st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
For years now, people filing for disability benefits have had to wait in longer and longer lines as the list of claimants continues to grow. And even with the announcement of fast tracking applications, the backlog doesn’t appear to be shrinking as quickly as the Social Security Administration had hoped. In another push to help […]
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