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Overpayment in Social Security Disability: A Growing Dilemma

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Overpayment in Social Security Disability: A Growing Dilemma Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are lifelines for many Americans with disabilities. However, a significant issue plaguing the system is the overpayment and subsequent collection efforts by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This article addresses the complexities of overpayment within SSDI and …

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December 2023 Brings an Early COLA Boost for SSI Beneficiaries

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December 2023 Brings an Early COLA Boost for SSI Beneficiaries For those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there’s significant news regarding the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. In response to the current inflation rates, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 3.2% increase in COLA for 2024. However, SSI beneficiaries …

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Social Security Department Announces 8.7% Raise

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If you have a cell phone, you probably don’t need us to tell you that attempted scams and fraud are an everyday threat. These parasite scammers target populations that they think are not savvy enough to catch on to their ruse — right or wrong, that often means they target the elderly, who are thought to be less technologically proficient and perhaps a bit more gullible when it comes to phone, email, and web scams.

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Will I Get a Stimulus Check on Disability Benefits?

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If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you may be wondering whether you qualify for the stimulus checks appropriated in the $900 billion legislation recently passed by Congress. This massive Coronavirus relief bill passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on December 21, 2020. Though, as of the date of this post, the President has yet to officially sign the bill into law.