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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When Does Arthritis Qualify for Social Security Disability?People who have degenerative arthritis can meet Social Security requirements for disability only if their medical problems are significant.
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What is Disability as Defined by Social Security?The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability.
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Why is “Ticket to Work” Not Working?“Ticket to Work" can help beneficiaries get back to work that may lead to a career, save more money and become financially independent, but few participate.
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Social Security Benefits for Disabled ChildrenThere are three different ways your child can receive support but qualifying for SSA children’s benefits can be a complex with many rules and limitations.
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US Senator Mocks Back Pain DisabilitiesSenator Rand Paul provoked a controversy when criticizing the Social Security disability program by claiming that too many people were “gaming” the system.
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Social Security Disability Backlog is Getting WorseDespite promises from the Social Security Administration to reduce the number of open cases, the logjam has gotten worse with more than one million open cases.
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The Social Security Disability Trust Fund is RescuedA budget deal replenishes the money in the Disability Trust Fund and avoids a nearly 20 percent cut in the benefits checks but changes are on the horizon.
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No Social Security Cost of Living Increase for 2016For only the third time in 40 years, there will be no cost of living (COLA) increase for Social Security beneficiaries including those on disability.
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Social Security Disability Fund Rescued, but Changes ComingCongress and the White House have struck a deal that replenishes the Social Security Disability Trust Fund and avoids a 20 percent cut in the benefits checks.
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SSA Launches a New BlogSocial Security launched a new blog, “Social Security Matters”, a new location for answering questions and concerns in a more shareable and interactive way.
