Some Suffer After Social Security Debit Cards Hacked During Target Breach On March 1st, 2013, the federal government completely phased out paper checks in an attempt to ensure the safety of all benefits payments. Recipients of any federal benefits can either sign up for direct deposit, or they can … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Social Security Administration to Expedite Veterans Benefits
February 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Administration Announces Plan to Expedite Veterans Benefits to Disabled Vets On Wednesday, February 19th, the acting commissioner of Social Security, Carolyn W. Colvin, and Congressman John Sarbanes announced a new initiative for the Social Security Administration to expedite … [Read more...]
Study Shows Unemployed Do Not Swindle Social Security Disability
February 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Study Shows No Corresponding Spike in Social Security Disability Applications When Unemployment Runs Out As federal unemployment insurance extensions run out, some lawmakers have expressed concern that the chronically unemployed will turn to Social Security Disability Insurance to cover their costs … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability Could Help Beneficiaries Return to Work
February 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Temporary Social Security Disability Could Help Recipients Return to Work A research analysis shows that people who receive Social Security Disability immediately after application could have better success returning to work. The study, conducted by economist Timothy Moore at the George Washington … [Read more...]
