Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
The Social Security Administration informed its field office employees their offices will close to the public at 3:00 instead of 3:30 as of November 19, 2012. This is the second reduction in office hours for SSA. The agency reduced its office hours to the public by 30...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
The fascinating thing about life is that one is never certain about what will happen. Although this can result in wonderful surprises, it can also manifest in unfortunate ways. Since it is impossible for individuals to predict the future, the only other option to...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
The Social Security Administration announced today that the cost-of-lining adjustment or COLA for 2013 will be 1.7%. Monthly Social Security payments will increase by 1.7% as will monthly Supplemental Security Income payments. Social Security will make other changes...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When you receive Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits from a private insurance policy, your insurance company will probably require you to file for Social Security Disability benefits. Most LTD policies have requirements that you file for Social Security benefits...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
SSA has suspended mailing out their Social Security earnings and benefits statements effective October 1 due to their very tight budget. The Social Security statements showed a person’s earnings covered by Social Security and estimates of the person’s potential...