One in Three Social Security Disability Recipients Have Mental Illness A new report released at the end of January shows that a growing portion of social security disability recipients and applicants have a mental disorder of some kind. The Social Security Administration’s latest report shows … [Read more...]
House Passes Bill to Expand Disability Benefits
December 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Congress Could Expand Disability Benefits in Sweeping Bipartisan Legislation The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday, December 3rd, to pass a bill called the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, which could drastically expand disability benefits for many Americans. The bill was first … [Read more...]
Social Security Benefits to Go Up 1.7% for 2015
December 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Lenders Cannot Discriminate Against a Recipient of Social Security Disability
November 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CFPB Warns Lenders To Stop Discriminating Against a Recipient of Social Security Disability The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a warning to lenders, especially for mortgages, that they cannot discriminate against a recipient of Social Security Disability benefits who applies … [Read more...]
Some Vets Get Both Veterans Benefits and Social Security Disability
November 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Congressional Auditors Issue Report Showing “Double Dipping” for Veterans Benefits and Social Security Disability A new report issued by Congressional auditors shows numerous cases of “double dipping” involving veterans who receive both veterans benefits and social security disability money. The … [Read more...]
Man Falsely Accused in SSD Fraud Ring Receiving Benefits Again
October 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Man Caught in NYC Social Security Disability Fraud Cross-Fire Finally Receiving Benefits Again Over 100 people have been indicted on serious fraud charges after a massive social security disability fraud ring was uncovered in New York City, involving former emergency responders such as police … [Read more...]
8 Suspects in Social Security Disability Scam Actually Sick
August 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Charges Against 8 Suspects in NYPD Social Security Disability Scam Tossed On Thursday, August 21st, a judge in New York City dismissed fraud charges against eight of the defendants involved in the recent Social Security Disability scam because they were actually sick and needed the federal … [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...]
Target Breach Affects Social Security Debit Cards
February 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Social Security Benefits Go Up 1.5% in 2014
December 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Slight Cost of Living Adjustment to Social Security Benefits in 2014 Retirees and people on disability across the US will see a 1.5% rise in their social security benefits for 2014, as the rates receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The social security increase will begin for 58 million … [Read more...]
