Posts Categorized: Social Security Disability

The Inspector General for Social Security warns citizens to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls from people impersonating the Social Security Administration (SSA.)  The Acting Inspector General of Social Security is urging citizens to be cautious of these fraudulent phone calls from people claiming they are the SSA; however, they are schemes. These calls … Read More »

Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Benefits? When you become disabled, it can be confusing trying to figure out what type of Social Security benefits you may be entitled to. The Social Security Administration will determine which benefits you are eligible for. The medical standards for determining disability are the same for SSD and … Read More »

In 2019, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Retirement recipients will see an increase in their monthly payments. Since there was an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2017 to the third quarter of 2018, Social Security payments will be increased. This is also … Read More »

Creating a my social security account through the SSA’s website is a free and secure way to access your personal Social Security Information at any time. This account is beneficial for those who have applied for disability and for those considering applying for disability or retirement benefits. What kind of services does My Social Security … Read More »

When a person applies for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it can take a long time to be approved.  Because of this, many people are entitled to several months of back benefits when they finally win their cases. To determine how those back benefits are calculated, you must first know that not everyone receives the … Read More »