There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to Social Security benefits. While there is a tendency to only think about these benefits as what we will receive when we retire, there are a large number of other benefits as well. There are around 38 million retirees that receive Social Security income. However, there […]
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SSI requirements when it pertains to payment for children
Posted on May 14th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
The relationship of parent to child is the determining factor when decisions are being made as to whether a child is eligible for a payment from the Social Security Administration. The child could be eligible for payments whether a marriage between the two parents is ongoing or has ended. If the child is disabled, however, […]
Expedited process for disabled veterans put in place
Posted on April 24th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
There may be special circumstances where individuals filing for Social Security disability claims will be allowed to have their applications receive more immediate attention. For example, we have written about the Compassionate Allowance program and how that allows individuals with certain conditions to have their claims expedited. Similarly, the Social Security Administration has put in […]
Compassionate Allowance program and the needs of the disabled
Posted on April 18th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
There have been a great number of complaints concerning Social Security disability insurance applicants have to wait in order to have their applications processed. However, the Compassionate Allowance program was put in place by the Social Security Administration in order that applicants with specific medical conditions can receive their SSDI benefits within 20 days. Around […]
Are Social Security numbers poised to undergo a major change?
Posted on April 11th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
Without a doubt, one of the most talked about subjects of the past week has been the so-called “Heartbleed” Internet security glitch. While a technical discussion of this issue is clearly beyond the scope of our blog, “Heartbleed” has essentially exposed the online passwords of computer users for the last two years due to a […]
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