In the wake of the recession, many families struggled to keep up with rising costs and shrinking pocket books. For those who were receiving Social Security benefits at the time, any additional income was certainly welcomed though it was few and far between. But just last month, people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income […]
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Social Security Administration announces that benefits will increase in 2013
Posted on November 21st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Commissioner of Social Security receives 2012 President’s Award
Posted on November 16th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Since the start of his career in February 2007, Michael J. Astrue has made it his main goal in life to help people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout his tenure, he has made it a point to change the perception that some people have about the Social Security disability system […]
SSA attempts to save money by cutting office hours
Posted on November 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
According to the Social Security Administration, they requested from the government roughly $11.76 billion for administrative expenses for the fiscal year that began in October. Instead, Congress cut the budget by almost $400 million leaving the administration in a rather difficult situation. Despite the recent go ahead from the government to approve more applications this […]
Social Security Administration puts statements online
Posted on August 31st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Illinois taxpayers who were upset when the Social Security Administration stopped mailing out annual personalized statements last year might be excited about the SSA’s new online resources. A new Social Security Statement tool recently launched that will allow taxpayers to see all of their Social Security disability and retirement information at their leisure. Additionally, the […]
Teen organizes fundraiser to combat Huntington’s
Posted on August 23rd, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Huntington’s Disease is a condition that can ultimately prevent people from working. People suffering from it often apply for Social Security disability benefits, and in fact, it is scheduled to be added to the Social Security Administration’s compassionate allowances list. Huntington’s Disease typically shortens a person’s life by about 20 years. It’s an incurable condition […]