Month: November 2021

Social Security Quiz: How Well Do You Understand Social Security? | ANSWERS

Here are the answers from theinsurance company MassMutual’s Social Security knowledge quiz: If I take benefits before my full retirement age, they will be reduced for early filing. (T) If I am receiving benefits before my full retirement age and

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Does Long COVID Could Qualify as a Disability Under the American Disabilities Act?

On July 26, President Biden announced that long COVID could soon qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new designation would allow people with long COVID to access federal resources and protections. What the ADA

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The AARP Is In Favor Of Getting A Social Security Disability Attorney | Part 2

There is one good reason to keep with the original filing. That is that the day the filer files their initial claim is called their “protective filing date,” which allows them in some cases to claim back pay going back

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The AARP Is In Favor Of Getting A Social Security Disability Attorney | Part 1

The AARP recently published some advice for what to do in that situation. According to the organization’s website, which cited a staff attorney with the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, claimants have the choice of either appealing that

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2034: The Year Social Security Disability Benefits Get Cut | Part 2

Social Security has two programs, one for retirees and another that provides disability benefits. The government said the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will become unable to pay full benefits starting in 2033, a year earlier than projected last

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2034: The Year Social Security Disability Benfits Get Cut | Part 1

2034 is looking to be a bad year for Social Security. It is the year Social Security’s trust funds will become unable to pay full benefits according to it’s trustees in the most recent estimate. The clock is ticking for

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Applying Social Security Disability In A Post-Covid Environment

For readers of this blog “experience” is a term that has been used extensively on here but it is a critical factor more than ever. COVID-19 hasn’t stopped people from claiming social security disability benefits completely but it has slowed

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Attain A Social Security Disability Attorney | Part 3

COVID-19: Social Security Disability’s “Wild Card” Beneficiaries of Social Security and Medicare have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic since payroll taxes were affected by several COVID-19-related reasons however, the light at the end of the tunnel, Social Security actuaries

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Attain A Social Security Disability Attorney | Part 2

An experienced social security disability attorney gives anyone the best chance at claiming their maximum benefit amount without interruption. For those hesitant to contact a social security disability attorney due to cost not to worry because disability attorneys charge a

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Attain A Social Security Disability Attorney | Part 1

With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic Sometimes, getting the ball rolling on such claims can require the services of an attorney. If you’re filing such a claim, there are some things you should know. A big misconception about Social

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