Social Security Benefits Expected to Rise 1.7% for Recipients in 2015 The Social Security Administration released an estimate on Wednesday, October 22nd, that retirement benefits for 64 million Americans will go up 1.7% in 2015. Although the increase will be good for Social Security benefits … [Read more...]
Same Sex Couples Still Denied Social Security Spousal Benefits
November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Spousal Benefits Still Denied Same Sex Couples in Some States, Despite SSA Ruling On June 20th, 2014, the Social Security Administration announced that same sex couples were entitled to Social Security Spousal benefits if the couple is legally married. The statement included couples … [Read more...]
Southern States Have Highest Social Security Disability Enrollment
September 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Applications for Social Security Disability Enrollment Highest in Southeast According to newly-released information from the Social Security Administration, Social Security Disability enrollment is highest in the southeast, with West Virginia and Alabama topping the list. The top five states for … [Read more...]
Social Security Administration to Resume Mailing Paper Statements
September 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Administration Will Resume Mailing Paper Statements The Social Security Administration announced on Tuesday, September 16th, that the agency would resume mailing paper statements about benefits to workers so they know what their retirement benefits will look like. In 2011, the … [Read more...]
Social Security Administration Program Turns 79, But Service Declines
August 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Administration Still Cutting Services As Program Hits 79th Year On Thursday, August 14th, the Social Security Administration celebrated the program’s 79th year offering financial support for retirees and the disabled. However, the program continues to face budget cuts and less tax … [Read more...]
Social Security Administration Ordered to Pay Fees to Oregon Residents
July 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Administration Failed to Protect Disability and SSI Payments, Judge Rules On Thursday, July 24th, a US District Court Judge ordered the Social Security Administration to pay $42,000 in attorneys’ fees to a group of residents in Multnomah County, Oregon, who sued the federal agency … [Read more...]
Several Social Security Field Offices Close, Face Budget Cuts
June 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
As Baby Boomers Age, Social Security Administration Faces Office Closings A record number of the Social Security Administration field offices close, due to reported budget constraints, despite the fact that demand for social services as baby boomers age and more people file for social security … [Read more...]
Social Security Administration Halts Tax Refund Debt Program
April 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Administration Examines Debt Collection Program and Halts Tax Refund Seizure The Social Security Administration has suspended a program created in 2008 to collect overpayment debts, most often by seizing tax refunds. Acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin said on … [Read more...]
Same Sex Couples Can Receive Social Security Benefits
March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Spousal Benefits Through Social Security Apply to Same Sex Couples On June 26th, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. In February of this year, the Social Security Administration announced that, in conjunction with the Department of … [Read more...]
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...]
