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 [...]
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 [...]
Fiscal Year 2023 Disability Decision Stats from the Social Security Administration
*Stats provided by the Social Security Administration **Stats are for the entire United States and all claimants, not just [...]
12 New Social Security ‘Compassionate Allowances’
The Social Security Administration has added 12 new health conditions under its Compassionate Allowances program, meaning people with these conditions [...]
Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices
Online Services and Telephone Remain Most Convenient Ways to Contact Agency “I am pleased to announce that local Social Security [...]
Am I Required to Set Up My Own SS Account?
Clients at Avard Law Offices have been calling us and asking if they are now REQUIRED to set up their [...]
21st Century Cures Act & Free Medical Records
As of November 2nd, the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that providers must be able to make eight types of patient [...]