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(From the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, March 2018 NOSSCR Member Newsletter) “A February, 2018 Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of hearings-level allowance rates for Social Security disability claims showed that “claimants who had representatives, such as an attorney or family member, were allowed bene ts at a […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits require that the claimant meet rather strict requirements in order to qualify. As a general rule, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is unwilling to award benefits in situations where the claimant can manage alternative (or even pre-existing) work. This can confuse potential claimants who […]
Many potential disability claimants are not quite familiar with their various options, which may include Supplementary Security Income (SSI) benefits. So, what is SSI and are you eligible to receive such benefits? Let’s take a look. The Basics of SSI Supplementary Security Income is a federally-administered program (by the Social […]
In Florida, as in various other jurisdictions, if you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, then your benefits may be substantially affected in the event that you receive an inheritance. Depending on the amount that you inherit (and the structure in which the inheritance is setup), you […]
Many Social Security benefit recipients are concerned — and not entirely clear — about working while simultaneously receiving Social Security benefit payments, and the consequences of doing so. There are a number of issues to consider, but overall, the effects of working while receiving Social Security benefits can be polarizing. […]