With changes to Social Security Disability happening all the time, we use our News section to keep you updated and informed.
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Has the Crisis in Social Security Disability Passed?A report from Social Security says that the surge in disability claimants may have passed and year-over-year disability claims are expected to decline in 2016.
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Social Security Disability: Stuck in GridlockThe Social Disability Trust Fund is running out of money which may force drastic cuts in benefits. Congress so far has been unwilling to act.
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Guns May be Denied for Some on Social Security DisabilityProposed new rules denying permission to purchase guns would apply to Social Security beneficiaries who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs.
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Social Security Programs Are Stable but SSDI Needs HelpSocial Security is serving the American people well, according to the program's trustees, but changes need to be enacted to secure future benefits.
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Disabled Americans More Likely to be PoorMore than any other demographic group, disabled Americans are likely to be poor - average annual income is about $6,000 less than those without disabilities.
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Lawmakers to Limit Disability & Unemployment Insurance PaymentsProposed legislation would prohibit collecting both Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and Unemployment Insurance payments at the same time.
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New Congress Rule Prevents Social Security Disability FixCongress prevents reallocation of SSA retirement trust fund to disability fund. Transfer would save disability beneficiaries from having checks reduced by 19%.
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Social Security Annual Report: No Change in Trust FundTrustees annual report that combined trust fund is solvent until 2033. But Disability fund needs congressional action to be able to pay full benefits after 2016
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Few Jobs Available for Those Living with Mental IllnessEighty percent of those living with mental Illness are jobless. Most would work if work was available, however programs pay for treatment but not job support
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UNMC Receives Funds to Study and Treat Pediatric CancerNebraska has one of the highest rates of pediatric cancer in the nation. Doctors at UNMC in Omaha are focused on finding treatments for cancer in kids.