Acting Social Security Commissioner Nancy Berryhill recently provided a message to all Social Security employees about the turmoil the agency has faced related to hurricanes causing massive damage to Texas and Florida and about how Social Security will move forward in an effort to provide services to the American people. Below is Berryhill’s message to… Read more »
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Social Security Eligibility For The Self-Employed
A typical worker who is employed by a business entity normally does not have to worry about being eligible for Social Security benefits because Social Security taxes directly come out of a worker’s paycheck. But, not everyone has an employer, there are millions of people across the country who is self-employed. These people are responsible… Read more »
The Special Earnings Rule
Social Security is an agency that has many rules. There are rules about earnings, there are rules about working, there are age rules, disability rules and rules about rules. Trying to navigate and stay on top of all the rules is impossible, but understanding some of the more important rules is important. One of these… Read more »
No Word Yet How SSA In Texas and Louisiana Will Be Impacted By Hurricane
Since the evening of August 25, Hurricane Harvey has ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast dumping more than 20 inches of rain in some areas and more is to come. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated the area, but it is too early to know the full impact of this storm because the misery for… Read more »
Working While Collecting Social Security Disability
One of the most frequent questions we receive at our disability law office is related to collecting Social Security disability benefits while working. There are specific rules in placed related to work-related income and receiving benefits that a beneficiary should be aware of and it is important to keep Social Security informed of your current… Read more »
A Rule You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
The Social Security handbook is loaded with rules, regulations and guidelines that most people don’t pay attention to. It was created decades ago and just like some state laws that are extremely outdated, but still on the books, there are provisions in the handbook that seem not to apply any longer. For instance, according to… Read more »
Benefit Payment Issues Related To Hurricane Harvey
The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey to Houston and other parts of Texas and Louisiana have created roadblocks to people being able to receive their monthly benefit payments. Social Security beneficiaries receive their monthly payments at the beginning of the month. For those who receive payment through direct deposit, there should be no issues of… Read more »
The Special Insured Status Rule
Social Security instituted a special insurance status rule for people who are young than age 31in processing a disability claim because it is more difficult for younger people to have adequate work credits to qualify for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. What Is Special Insured Status? “Special insured status” allows an option to… Read more »
Social Security Payment Dates
Knowing when you are going to receive a payment from Social Security is extremely important for most people. No matter whether you are entitled to Social Security retirement, disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, having an understanding when that payment will be issued is crucial so you can manage any financial obligations you may… Read more »
Congressional Hearing On Social Security Backlogs
The House Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee has scheduled a hearing related to the Social Security’s backlog of disability cases for September 6. The members of the subcommittee are expected to discus Social Security’s plan to reduce claimant wait times and how to improve the disability determination process. This is an issue Social Security… Read more »
