COLA 2025
Understanding the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Recipients
As 2025 approaches, Social Security recipients will learn about the upcoming Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and its potential impact on their benefits. The COLA is an important factor that helps ensure that Social Security payments keep pace with inflation, allowing beneficiaries to maintain their lifestyle. In this blog post, we will discuss what the 2025 COLA entails...
Medical Reviews and How to Prepare: A Guide for SSD Beneficiaries
Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process can be daunting, especially when it comes to medical reviews. Understanding what these reviews entail and how to prepare for them is important for maintaining your benefits. This blog post provides SSD beneficiaries with insights into medical reviews and tips for effective preparation.
What is a Medical Review?
A medical review is...
Received a Settlement Offer from an Insurance Company: What You Should Do
Receiving a settlement offer from an insurance company can be both exciting and overwhelming. It indicates that the insurer is ready to resolve your claim, but it is important to approach this offer with caution. Here is a step-by-step guide on what to do next.
1 - Stay Calm and Assess the Offer
It is natural to feel a rush of emotions upon receiving an offer, but it is important...
“…[M]y subsequent struggles have instilled in me a profound belief in the miraculous potential of life.”
Joey McRae and his twin sister Bridget were premature babies who were both born with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect. However, Joey’s sister passed away at just 17 days old. This profound loss leaves its mark on families in many different ways, and Joey has come to have a strong belief living each day to the fullest and...
Berger and Green proudly returned as a sponsor for the 2024 Children's Hospital Radiothon! This year, the firm made a $5,000 donation to support the incredible work being done at UPMC Children’s Hospital for children and families facing serious illnesses.
At Berger and Green, giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do. We believe that every child deserves access to quality healthcare and the support they need during challenging times. That...