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	The following is the latest news and articles related to social security issues. To find local news and articles, please visit our state social security resources. What We Mean By Disability Social Security Disability Gov, Jul 02, 2008 The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs Work Incentives Planning Social Security Admin. Gov., May 01, 2008 The 104 Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects across the U.S. Social Security Opens National Hearing Center SSA Gov, Apr 15, 2008 Center will help speed disability decisions Social Security Expands Outreach to Wounded Veterans SSA Gov, Mar 14, 2008 The expedited process is for military service members disabled Basis for VA Disability Ratings Veterans Gov, Feb 15, 2008 VA disability compensation stems from an official finding that links an illness or disability Social Security Holds First Disability Hearing SSA, Dec 11, 2007 The Social Security Administration is making statements from its two-day public hearing with some of the nations leading experts on rare diseases available Protect Retirement Benefits for Public Service Workers U.S. Senator, Nov 29, 2007 Senator Feinstein urged members of the Senate Finance Subcommittee to approve a measure to protect retirement benefits Social Security Improves Service and Expands Outreach SSA, Nov 14, 2007 The Commissioner of Social Security highlighted the agency’s efforts to improve service and reach out to wounded veterans. First Baby Boomer Files for Retirement Benefits Online SSA, Oct 22, 2007 The nations first Baby Boomer filed for her Social Security retirement benefits online. Social Security Admin Attacks Disability Backlog SSA, Oct 17, 2007 The Commissioner of Social Security announced that the Social Security Administration had made progress in the 2007 fiscal year. Best Practices On Garnishment Orders FDIC, Oct 04, 2007 Federal agencies requested public comment on a proposed statement encouraging federally regulated financial institutions to protect federal benefit payments. Harkin Urges President To Immediately Release Funds For Low Income Iowa Families harkin.senate.gov, Sep 20, 2007 bipartisan letter to President Bush, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today urged the immediate release of $200 million in emergency funding for the low-income home energy assis Commissioner Extends Social Security’s Quick Disability Determination ssa.gov, Sep 13, 2007 Commissioner Astrue Extends Social Security’s Quick Disability Determination Nationwide How Does Military Pay Affect Eligibility for Disability Benefits ssa.gov, Sep 07, 2007 Active duty status and receipt of military pay does not, in itself, necessarily prevent payment of disability benefits. SEC Establishes Advisory Committee To Make U.S. Financial Reporting System More User Friendly For Investors Securities and Exchange Commission, Aug 29, 2007 Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the establishment of an advisory committee that will examine the U.S. financial reporting Commissioner Astrue Proposes To Extend Social Security’s Quick Disability Determination Process To All States Social Security Press Office, Aug 23, 2007 Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that Social Security will publish a proposed regulation to extend the quick disability determination Social Security Trustees Release Annual Report To Congress Long-term Financing Challenges Remain House of Representatives - Kentucky, Aug 14, 2007 The Social Security Board of Trustees released their 2007 Trustees Report which reinforces predictions Social Security Expedites Applications for Military Service Members Social Security, Aug 09, 2007 Social Security has procedures in place to expedite survivors applications and disability claims Women More Dependent On Social Security Benefits But Receive Less American Academy of Actuaries, Jul 25, 2007 Gender-related differences in the American work culture haveresulted in lower Social Security benefits for women Commissioner Astrue Proposes To Extend Social Security Quick Disability Determination Process To All States Social Security Administration, Jul 17, 2007 Proposed Rule Would Accelerate Benefits to Those Deemed Clearly Disabled Workers with Disabilities - Talent for a Winning Team! Department of Labor, Jul 10, 2007 ODEP is the nation's first assistant secretary-led office that specifically addresses policies that impact the employment of people with disabilities IRS Tax Tip 2007-30 irs.gov, Jun 20, 2007 How much, if any, of your social security benefits are taxable depends on your total income and marital status. Social Security Board of Trustees Issues Annual Report press release, Jun 04, 2007 Social Security Board of Trustees Issues Annual Report Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years Imprisonment For Participating In A Massive Medicare Fraud FBI - Miami, May 23, 2007 Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years Imprisonment For Participating In A Massive Medicare Fraud New VA Advisory Panel to Improve Services for Returning Combat Veterans Veterans Administration, May 15, 2007 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson announced the formation of a formal, 17-person committee that will advise him on ways to improve VA programs serving veterans Miami-Dade Husband and Wife Arrested for $200,000 Medicaid Fraud Florida Attorney General , May 09, 2007 Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that a Miami-Dade husband and wife were arrested on charges they defrauded Florida Medicaid VALLEY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FRADULENT USE OF SS NUMBER US Department of Justice, May 03, 2007 On April 17, 2007, Jorge Morales-Suquently admitted in United States District Social Security Announces 3.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2007 Social Security Administration, Apr 26, 2007 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 53 million Americans will increase 3.3 percent in 2007 Social Security Appropriations Resolution Social Security Administration, Apr 17, 2007 President Bush has signed the Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Appropriations Resolution that includes annual funding for the Social Security Administration. Statement of Michael J. Astrue,Commissioner of Social Security Social Security Administration, Apr 13, 2007 Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today issued the following statement regarding the agency’s Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Bunning Amendment To Protect The Social Security Trust Fund U.S. Senator, Apr 02, 2007 U.S. Senator Jim Bunnings amendment to save the Social Security trust fund unanimously passed today Democrats Vote to Raid Social Security U.S. Senator, Mar 29, 2007 Senate Democrats voted to continue to spend the Social Security surplus U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard Introduces Amendement To 9/11 Commission Bill To Help Curb Indentity Theft Colorado United States Senator, Mar 19, 2007 Amendment to the 9/11 Commission bill to help curb identity theft by allowing information sharing Financial Security is the Defining Element for All Generations MetLife, Mar 07, 2007 A new study commissioned by MetLife reveals that the American dream is still alive yet the erosion of corporate benefit programs and social safety nets has put pursuit an Social Security Announces 3.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2007 Social Security Administration, Feb 22, 2007 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 53 million Americans will increase 3.3 percent in 2007 Increased Mortgage Costs Show the Need for Retirees to Save More Money Financial Planners Association - Press Release, Feb 06, 2007 The traditional rule of thumb is that retirees need to generate 70 to 80 percent of their pre-retirement income in order to fund the same lifestyle they had before retire Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Limit Increased US Railroad Retirement Board, Jan 26, 2007 Recently enacted legislation increases the amount employees receiving railroad retirement disability annuities can earn without losing any benefits Shurtleff Honors Efforts to Help Needy and Stop Identity Theft in Utah Utah Attorney General, Jan 15, 2007 Attorney General Mark Shurtleff gave top honors today to an attorney who helped obtain insurance for the needy and an investigator who uncovered a serial identity thief Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jan 08, 2007 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability Social Security and September 11th Social Security Online, Jan 04, 2007 Nearly $175 million in benefits have been paid to people affected by the September 11th tragedies Benefits Under Railroad Retirement and Social Security rrb.gov, Jan 02, 2007 Employers and employees covered by the Railroad Retirement Act pay higher retirement taxes than those covered by the Social Security Act Roundtable Examines Impact of Immigration Reform on Social Security hous.gov, Dec 28, 2006 Committee has jurisdiction over Social Security and entitlement related legislation, and plays a key role in charting the nation's economic vitality Improved Access To Asheville Social Security Office senate.gov, Dec 18, 2006 After individuals board a public bus, they must inform their bus driver that they need to be dropped off at the SSA office. Man Pleads Guilty To Using False Social Security Numbers usdoj.gov, Dec 12, 2006 Pled guilty to bank fraud, misusing Social Security numbers and failure to appear. Grassley Urges Social Security To Improve Disability Programs senate.gov, Dec 06, 2006 Grassley requested the report to assist the Finance Committee with it oversight responsibilities of the programs within its jurisdiction. FTC Testifies On Social Security Numbers In Commerce ftc.gov, Nov 28, 2006 The challenge is to find the proper balance between the need to keep SSNs out of the hands of identity thieves. Public Warned About E-mail Scam ssa.gov, Nov 20, 2006 The reader is then directed to a website designed to look like Social Security's Internet website. Americas Seniors Healthier, Wealthier Than Ever Before healthfinder.gov, Nov 14, 2006 Today's older Americans are healthier, wealthier, wiser and retiring earlier than those who came before them, according to a new Census Bureau report. Online Tool Makes It Easy To Sign Up For Direct Deposit Of Social Security Payments fms.treas.gov, Nov 07, 2006 Go Direct is a national campaign to motivate Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other federal benefit recipients to use direct deposit. Sacramento Woman Pleads Guilty To Felony Social Security Fraud usdoj.gov, Oct 31, 2006 Thompson admitted she claimed to be separated from her husband in order to receive increased social security benefits. Social Security Announces 3.3 Percent Benefit Increase For 2007 socialsecurity.gov, Oct 24, 2006 The 3.3 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that nearly 49 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2007. Successfully Represented A Claimant For Social Security Benefits Social Security Admin., Oct 18, 2006 The plaintiff and the claimant had agreed that the plaintiff would receive as his attorney's fees 25 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits Social Security Statistics Social Security Admin., Oct 10, 2006 Social Security is the major source of income for most of the elderly The Ticket To Work Program And Disability Reviews Social Security Admin., Oct 05, 2006 We will not begin a continuing disability review during the period Social Security Three Step Appeals Process U.S. House, Sep 26, 2006 In each situation, you would have to appeal the prior adverse decision within 60 days SSID Retroactive Period Of Time Loss Compensation State Of Washington, Sep 20, 2006 The Board has reviewed the evidentiary rulings in the record of proceedings and finds that no prejudicial error was committed and the rulings are affirmed Know Where Your File Is For SSI Disability Claim US House, Sep 06, 2006 If your claim is pending a disability determination, you can contact the disability analyst handling your claim Social Security SSI Benefit Statistics Social Security Admin., Aug 31, 2006 By 2031, there will be almost twice as many older Americans as today SSI Rules About Child Disability Social Security Admin., Aug 22, 2006 The child must not be working and earning more than $860 a month in 2006 Social Security Appeal Process Social Security Admin., Aug 09, 2006 If you wish to appeal, you must make your request in writing within 60 days from the date you receive our letter Social Security Fraud Social Security Admin., Aug 03, 2006 The OIG is an independent law enforcement agency mandated to investigate fraud in SSA programs New Final Regulations Changing The Disability Claims Process US House, Jul 27, 2006 It appears to be a more informal, but federally-controlled decision maker Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Blue Book Social Security Admin., Jul 17, 2006 It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and prompt decisions on disability claims Representative Payee Misuse In Social Security ssa.gov, Jun 21, 2006 Sometimes, people who receive Social Security benefits are not able to handle their own financial affairs Apply For Disability Benefits Child Under Age 18 ssa.gov, Jun 07, 2006 To apply for disability benefits for a child, you will need to complete an Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) AND a Child Disability Report Social Security Identity Theft ssa.gov, May 24, 2006 Once directed to the phony website, the individual is asked to confirm their identity with The Definition Of Disability Under Social Security ssa.gov, May 11, 2006 Social Security pays only for total disability Appeals Process SSDI Claim For Benefits ssa.gov, Apr 26, 2006 We carefully consider all the information in your case before we make any decisions that affect your eligibility or your benefit amount Types Of Government Social Security Cards ssa.gov, Apr 13, 2006 The card most people have shows your name and Social Security number and lets you work without restriction Government Employees And Social Security Enter Source, Mar 23, 2006 Not all state and local employees are covered by Social Security 2006 Social Security Limits On Benefits ssa.gov, Feb 21, 2006 Under federal law, people who are receiving Social Security benefits who have not reached full retirement age are entitled to receive all of their benefits as long as the 2006 Benefit Increase Security Social ssa.gov, Feb 06, 2006 Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages President Discusses Strengthening Social Security in New Jersey whitehouse.gov, Jan 06, 2006 Social Security has provided a safety net for many retirees. And that's an important safety net Social Security Protection Act Of 2004 shaw.house.gov, Dec 23, 2005 Fights fraud and abuse in the Social Security programs Supplemental Security Income supplemental Benefit In New York ssa.gov/pubs, Dec 06, 2005 A federal program that provides monthly cash payments to people in need In California, Eligibility Requirements For SSDI dss.cahwnet.gov, Nov 22, 2005 To be considered disabled, you must be unable to perform any substantial work due to a physical or mental condition White House Memo On Social Security whitehouse.gov, Nov 14, 2005 The Trustees also report the results of stochastic simulations that quantify the probability that the Trust Fund will be solvent Plaintiff Brought Action Agianist Social Security Administration Uscourts.gov, Oct 14, 2005 Social Security Administrations denial of supplemental security income . Federal Court In Detroit Michigan sec.gov, Sep 21, 2005 Sentence Handed Down By A Federal Court In Detroit Michigan Illinois Who Receive Social Security Benefits house.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Disabled People In Illinois Who Receive Social Security Benefits Will Be Among The First In The Nation Eligible Houston Fraudulent Social Security usdoj.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Spartan South Houston Patrol, With The Use Of Fraudulent Social Security Numbers 19 Indicted For Allegedly Bilking The social Security Administration usdoj.gov, Sep 08, 2005 The indictments, which were filed yesterday in United States District Court in Los Angeles Social Security Announces 2.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2005 ssa.gov, Sep 01, 2005 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 52 million Americans will increase 2.7 Social Security Is Committed To Providing ssa.gov, Aug 24, 2005 Social Security is working with federal and state agencies and local community groups to let potentially eligible people know about the help available The Settlement Agreement Would Give The Social Security ssa.gov, Aug 11, 2005 The Settlement Agreement Would Give The Social Security Administration The Information Needed Almost Every Year A Smaller Share Of Social Security Benefits waysandmeans.house.gov, Aug 05, 2005 Almost Every Year A Smaller Share Of Social Security Benefits Goes To The Most Vulnerable Lessons From Other Countries ssa.gov, Jul 13, 2005 Moved Toward Privatizing Or Partially Privatizing Their Pension Systems Social Security Recipients Receive lugar.senate.gov, Jun 30, 2005 All Social Security Recipients Receive Every Dollar They Are Due Social Security Debate Could And Should Be waysandmeans.house.gov, Jun 22, 2005 Social Security Debate Could And Should Be Part Of A Larger One Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2004 ssa.g, Jun 13, 2005 Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2004 Have Arrived Jacob and Emily Top List Again Little Change In Social Security Solvency Trustees ssa.gov, Jun 10, 2005 Little Change In Social Security Solvency Trustees Recommend Timely Action Worked For A Railroad Company ssa.gov, May 31, 2005 I Worked For A Railroad Company Some Years Ago Are Those Earnings Included On My Statement Social Security Announces Efforts ssa gov, May 24, 2005 Social Security Announces $6.6 Million Effort to Help Homeless Raise The Age Limit For The Kiddies Tax From 14 To 18 Congressional Budget Office, May 20, 2005 Raise The Age Limit For The Kiddies Tax From 14 To 18 For Taxing Investment Income Trustees Of The Social Security And Medicare Trust Funds Report SSA, May 13, 2005 Trustees Of The Social Security And Medicare Trust Funds Report On The Current Status And Projected Social Security Announces 2.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2005 SOCIAL SECURITY Admin, Apr 28, 2005 The 2.7 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 47 million Social Security beneficiaries Kucinich on 2005 Social Security Trustees Report Poor Economy press release, Apr 13, 2005 Kucinich on 2005 Social Security Trustees Report Poor Economy Cause of New Trust Fund Depletion Date Social Security Offers Spanish Language ssa.gov, Apr 13, 2005 The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today, that Spanish language customers may apply for Social Security retirement or survivors benefits immediately Executive Council Issues Statement on The Proposed Privatization of Social Security press release, Apr 13, 2005 American Federation of Teachers’ Executive Council Issues Statement on The Proposed Privatization of Social Security Social Security Reform, Pension Solvency and Retirement Savings Focus of S&P Special Report Press Release, Mar 29, 2005 While other industrial countries' social security and retirement systems may be in worse shape than the United States', indefinitely postponing action will make future ch New York AARP Takes Fight to Strengthen Social Security to their Congress Members Press Release, Mar 28, 2005 New York AARP members are fanning out across the state to urge their Congressional representatives to work to strengthen Social Security Chicago Area Condominium Association Pays $83,500 To Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit With The Justice Department DOJ, Oct 13, 2004 Chicago Area Condominium Association Pays $83,500 To Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit With The Justice Department Carcieri Announces Creation Of Aging Resource Center, Long Term Care Cabinet Dea Receives $749,000 Federal Grant RI.gov, Oct 13, 2004 Carcieri Announces Creation Of Aging Resource Center, Long Term Care Cabinet Dea Receives $749,000 Federal Grant Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Has Some Level of Disability, U.S. Census Bureau Reports U.S. Census Bureau, Oct 13, 2004 Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Has Some Level of Disability, U.S. Census Bureau Reports New No Child Left Behind Provision Gives Schools Increased Flexibility While Ensuring All Children Count, Including Those With Disabilities ed.gov, Oct 13, 2004 New No Child Left Behind Provision Gives Schools Increased Flexibility While Ensuring All Children Count, Including Those With Disabilities Improving Academic Results for Children with Disabilities Requires IDEA Reform, Witnesses Testify Committee on Education and the Workforce, Oct 13, 2004 Improving Academic Results for Children with Disabilities Requires IDEA Reform, Witnesses Testify Commission Reports to the President President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health , Oct 01, 2004 Commission Reports to the President HHS Awards Additional $9 Million to Help States Develop Aging and Disability Resource Centers U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Oct 01, 2004 HHS Awards Additional $9 Million to Help States Develop Aging and Disability Resource Centers U.S. Secretary Of Labor Elaine L. Chao Selects Department of Labor, Oct 01, 2004 U.S. Secretary Of Labor Elaine L. Chao Selects National Council on Disability Says Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Commercial and Other Private Web Sites Section 508, Oct 01, 2004 National Council on Disability Says Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Commercial and Other Private Web Sites Job Applicants With Disabilities To Benefit From Fact Sheet On Rights Throughout Hiring Process EEOC, Oct 01, 2004 Job Applicants With Disabilities To Benefit From Fact Sheet On Rights Throughout Hiring Process Department of Homeland Security Highlights Policy Initiatives for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness dhs.gov, Oct 01, 2004 Department of Homeland Security Highlights Policy Initiatives for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness For regional news articles, please visit state social security resources. Contact a Social Security Lawyer now for a free case review.

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