This is a great question that many of our readers may be asking themselves right now. It’s important to remember that a denied claim is not the end of the road; you have the right to appeal. Here’s how the process works: First, you must submit a request for reconsideration. During the reconsideration process all […]
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Social Security Administration announces that benefits will increase in 2013
Posted on November 21st, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
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 […]
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 […]
Which diseases qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
Posted on August 17th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
People often wonder, “If I have such-and-such disease, will I qualify for Social Security disability benefits?” Usually the answer is, “It depends.” The Social Security Administration does have a compassionate allowances list, which identifies medical conditions that invariably qualify under the “listing of impairments” for benefits. The program was created so that people who are […]
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