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People who receive benefits from Social Security Administration (SSA) programs will see a significant increase by the first of the year. That 8.7% cost-of-living boost is a long time coming and marks the largest increase since 1981. This group not only includes...
People who receive benefits from Social Security Administration (SSA) programs will see a significant increase by the first of the year. That 8.7% cost-of-living boost is a long time coming and marks the largest increase since 1981. This group not only includes...
Every worker in the United States helps contribute to certain social programs. Both federal and state tax contributions help fund programs like Medicaid for the protection of the general public. One of the most expensive deductions from a worker's paycheck every week...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits provide a crucial social safety net for working adults who suffer a catastrophic medical issue. Most workers only make a claim against their Social Security payroll contributions after they retire, but some will...
Almost every adult in the United States has contributed toward Social Security by working, but many people don't understand how the different benefits programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) actually function. Misconceptions about Social Security...
Any diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating for the person who is diagnosed and for their family. While most of those who receive this diagnosis are already retired and receiving Social Security retirement benefits, that’s not always the case. Early-onset...
If you're seeking Social Security Disability benefits, your condition has to meet the definition of a disability that has been provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Part of this definition stipulates that the disability needs to last for a certain...
Many knee injuries heal in a relatively short period. When the injury is expected to leave you unable to work for at least a year, you may want to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The process to apply for this program is difficult and lengthy....
After working for most of your adult life, you may find yourself unable to continue supporting yourself. Medical issues can leave someone unable to perform their job responsibilities or complete tasks around the home. Their health issue may affect their job, their...
Being unable to work because of an injury or illness is difficult because you need money to live. For people who have certain conditions that are expected to result in their death, waiting for Social Security Disability benefits to be approved might not be possible....