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Staffing Cuts at Social Security Administration Could Disrupt Benefits Deep Cuts Threaten Social Security’s Stability Millions of Americans may soon face disruptions in their Social Security benefits due to significant staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency is undergoing a large-scale reorganization, reportedly influenced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). …

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2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): What You Need to Know The 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will bring a 2.5% increase to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for over 72.5 million Americans. This adjustment reflects inflation and aims to help beneficiaries maintain their purchasing power amid rising living costs. Social Security beneficiaries …

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SSA Removes Outdated Jobs in SSDI Update The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently introduced a significant change to its disability benefits program that could help more applicants qualify for assistance. This update focuses on the removal of outdated jobs from the SSA’s jobs database, which is used to determine whether disability applicants can find alternative …

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Increase to Social Security Benefits Is Coming: What It Means for You A big benefit is set to come to Social Security recipients next year. According to AARP, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set at 8.7% for 2023, a significant jump over the 1.3% COLA in 2021 and even the 5.9% COLA in 2022. In …

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Refusing Medical Treatment Can Affect Your SSDI Benefit Eligibility Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is not an easy feat. For some individuals, especially those whose disability may not fit into a traditionally recognized mental or physical impairment category, the process of getting SSDI benefits can be exhausting. During the application process, there is …

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How to Understand Your Social Security Benefit Amount in 3 Simple Steps Collecting your Social Security benefits should be fairly straightforward. You spent your working life paying your Social Security taxes, and now that you’ve retired, you’ll get a monthly check to supplement your retirement savings. Reality isn’t always that simple, however. Benefits from the …

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Everything You Need to Know About Qualifying for SSD Benefits After a Debilitating Injury Qualification for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD benefits) is contingent on the kind of disabling condition you have. The guidelines for qualifying conditions can be confusing, especially for people who are just navigating the system for the first time. If you …

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How Social Security Law Changes From State to State​​ Social Security is a federal program that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals who are unable to work due to a disability, retirement, or other circumstances. However, Social Security law can vary from state to state, which can make it challenging for individuals to navigate the …

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Why the SSDI Process is Different in Texas​ ​ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to a disability. While SSDI is a federal program, each state has its own laws and regulations that can impact how disability claims are evaluated …

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The Most Difficult Disabilities to Prove for SSDI ​ Social Security Disability benefits are designed to provide financial support to those who are unable to work due to a disability. However, not all disabilities are created equal, and some are much harder to prove than others. In this article, we will discuss some of the hardest …

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