Social Security Disability 2026 Updates That Could Affect New Claims
Filing for disability can feel like trying to hit a moving target. The rules don't change every day, but the [...]
Common PTSD Triggers After a Car Accident in Cape Coral (And How They Affect Your Injury Claim)
You walk away from a crash in Cape Coral, and doctors say you are “lucky” to be alive. But [...]
How Long Does a Social Security Disability Case Take in Florida, Step by Step Timeline
Waiting on Social Security Disability can feel like watching a clock that never moves. Every month that passes without [...]
Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This increase helps ensure that monthly [...]
Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process
In determining disability claims for adults, Social Security may have to evaluate whether a person can adjust to other work [...]
Social Security to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process & Reduce Work History Period to 5 Years
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, the [...]
Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
The Social Security Administration recently published a final rule, “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household.” This final rule [...]
Rental Subsidies for SSI Beneficiaries Expanding to All 50 States
Good news for new SSI applicants and current beneficiaries. Beginning September 30th SSA is expanding a rule regarding rental subsidies [...]
The Federal Government Can Withhold up to 15% of Social Security or Disability Benefits for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
Through a law passed in the mid-1990s, the Treasury Department can work with the Education Department to recoup funds on [...]
SSD Overpayment Claim Updates April 2024
Important policy updates claimants can now request a change in the recovery rate if they are unable to repay the [...]