As many of our readers are already aware, the number of people filing for disability benefits is on the rise. While this may be because the Social Security Administration has made efforts to streamline the process, making for faster approval on applications, some point to other factors that may be contributing to the rise in […]
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How many people in Indiana are receiving disability benefits?
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Social Security Board of Trustees explains future of benefits
Posted on June 7th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Ever since the fiscal cliff, the nation’s eyes have been firmly set on the Social Security Administration and on whether the agency could staunch the flow of money from important government programs such as Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. And while recent media outlets have been providing the nation with a bleak forecast […]
Will Congress act on shrinking Social Security Disability fund?
Posted on May 31st, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Two reports on the state of Social Security trust funds were released this month. While one of the reports indicated that healthcare costs paid out by Medicare are down, the other report painted a very grim future for Social Security Disability unless Congress takes action soon. In the second report, trustees indicate that Social Security […]
Could immigration reform affect Social Security benefits?
Posted on May 10th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
As we’ve mentioned to readers of our blog in past posts there is a general public fear that Social Security funds are running out faster than the money can be replenished. Though lawmakers are fairly confident that Social Security Disability benefits will not be affected by a funds shortage, few beneficiaries, including many here in […]
Scooters and Medicare fraud: how this problem could affect you
Posted on April 5th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Imagine that you are unable to move efficiently around your house. Imagine too that your mobility disability is so severe that you cannot even leave the house without assistance. Now think about the dozens of scooter commercials you’ve seen on the television in the last few years. A device like that could change your life […]