Posts Tagged 'social security disability benefits'



Social Security Changes

As reported in December, all local offices nationwide began opening for appointments only. This means you cannot run by to drop off documents, even ones that Social Security may have requested you to provide. The only way to make an appointment to handle any activities is by calling the local office and making an appointment. […]

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Continuing Disability Reviews for Social Security Disability

After being award Social Security disability benefits, many clients ask how long they will be able to keep receiving their benefits. The simple answer is that if your medical condition has not improved, you can receive disability benefits for a lifetime. However, all recipients of Social Security disability benefits are subject to periodic continuing disability […]

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Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025

On October 10, 2024, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% benefit increase for 2025. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is smaller than last year’s COLA which saw a benefit increase of 3.2%. Over the last decade, the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6%. Beginning in January of 2025, approximately 68 million Social Security beneficiaries will […]

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Is Social Security Making it Harder for Sickle Cell Patients to Get Help?

The long and short answer to this question is a resounding yes, and every time the Administration updated their regulations on Sickle Cell requirements it gets worse. A recent article by Bo Erickson for CBS news is quoted as saying “Thousands of Black children with sickle cell disease struggle to access disability payments[1].” This comes as […]

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When Will My Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits be Reviewed?

After being award Social Security disability benefits, many clients ask how long they will be able to keep receiving their benefits. The simple answer is that if your medical condition has not improved, you will continue to receive your Social Security disability benefits. However, all recipients of Social Security disability benefits are subject to periodic […]

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