Despite the fact that most people are aware that anyone who has been deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is entitled to disability benefits, most of these same people are unaware of dependent benefits. Social Security provides benefits to children of insured workers who die, become disabled, or retire. According to SSA, approximately… Read more »
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Social Security Disability and Medicare
Those who are approaching retirement age are probably pretty familiar with Medicare, but the federal health care program is not only for the retired, it is also for the disabled worker. It may be helpful to examine the program a little closer and to see just who qualifies for Medicare. Mainly, Medicare is the country’s… Read more »
It is Possible to Open Prior Social Security Disability Claims
Social Security disability claimants who have been denied repeatedly by the Social Security Administration for benefits will sometimes lose track of where they are in the process or how many times they’ve actually been denied benefits. One thing they commonly remember though is the first time they applied for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)… Read more »
What Exactly is an ALJ?
The majority of Social Security disability claimants, who continue to appeal unfavorable decisions at lower levels, will eventually have to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ is in charge of deciding whether or not a claimant is disabled and should be awarded either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental… Read more »
One Indication Privatizing Social Security Won’t Work
It should be no secret that the Republican Party has long favored privatizing Social Security entirely or at least partially and Republicans have used Chile as an example of a country that can flourish if Social Security is privatized. I don’t think you will be hearing too many Republicans talking favorably about Chile’s Social Security… Read more »
Trump On Social Security
A new Donald Trump campaign ad claims that if Hillary Clinton becomes president that illegal immigrants would be able to collect Social Security benefits playing into Trump’s strong stance on immigration. The only problem with the ad, which is in concert with most things about Trump, is that it is untrue or at the very… Read more »
The Problem With Social Security Phone Appointments
Although it does not directly apply to Social Security, the Guardian recently posted an article written by a claims representative from the Department for Work and Pensions, an English government agency tasked with providing welfare and pension policy as well and disability benefits. This agency in Great Britain deals with a lot of the same… Read more »
Examining The SGA Question
A common question we receive as a Social Security Disability law office is whether people are still able to work on a limited basis while they are applying for and even after they are approved for Social Security disability benefits. It is not in Social Security’s best interest to try and prevent people who are… Read more »
Is Social Security Looking For Veterans As Interns?
It looks like Social Security may be soon looking into “creative” ways to solve staffing shortages and increased workloads and the “creative” way is to focus on military veterans and offer them non-paid work experience. You can read more about it on the Fronline blog from the National Council of Social Security Management Associations. It… Read more »
A Study On Social Security Litigation At The Federal Court Level
The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), a federal agency that makes recommendations to federal agencies recently did a study about Social Security litigation in the federal courts. Although the study was not too surprising it was disappointing in many respects. Social Security claimants have the option of appealing unfavorable Social Security decisions to… Read more »
