Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
A report from the US Senate Subcommittee on Investigations minority staff released this month alleges that SSA erroneously awarded disability benefits in more than 25% of the claims it processes. The investigation looked at 300 cases over three counties in the US...
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
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...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Politician were mostly silent about any details regarding keeping Social Security solvent or privatizing the program during the 2012 election season. With the election season finally over, Alaska Senator Mark Begich (D) has introduced a bill to keep Social Security...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
New regulations from the US Department of Education will make it easier for some Social Security Disability recipients to get their federal student loans forgiven. As of July 1, 2013, when the new rules are in place, a borrower can show their award letter or favorable...