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If you receive Social Security, you’ve probably already noticed a bump in your checks. In October, the Social Security Administration announced its largest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 1982, with a 5.9% COLA adjustment to monthly retirement...
Many disabled workers want to know when they will obtain Social Security disability benefits. The short answer: If you're approved to receive disability benefits, you'll likely have to wait more than a year after your initial application. However, there are many steps...
After a 20-month shutdown because of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed opening its more than 1,200 field offices across the country starting January 3, 2022, for in-person, walk-in services. The proposed reopening is good news for...
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This should be the mantra for applicants for Social Security disability benefits. If you’re applying for Social Security disability benefits, be prepared. Odds are, your first application will be rejected, so you’ll...
Can you no longer do your job because of a physical or mental health condition? If so, you may be considered “disabled” under the law and qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. But what does it mean to be “disabled” according to the Social...
We’re often asked about whether our clients’ Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits are taxable. The answer is that it depends on your income and tax filing status. The bottom line is that most recipients of SSDI benefits won’t have to pay taxes because...
Applying for Social Security disability can be complicated. A diagnosis is not enough to qualify for benefits. To receive disability benefits, you must meet the strict definition of “disability.” The Social Security Administration will assess your claim using these...
Clients often come to us because they’re worried about how much they can earn while they’re out on Social Security disability. As with most legal situations, no two situations are alike. But, in general, there are strict caps on the amount of money an individual on...
People applying for Social Security disability benefits are already struggling. They’re suffering from a long-term or permanent disability that prevents them from being able to work. Then the Social Security Administration (SSA) adds to the difficulties by denying...
If you’re suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19, known as “long COVID,” as a persistent and significant health issue, then you may be entitled to disability benefits. The Biden administration recently recognized long COVID as a disability under the...
