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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced important updates for 2025, including a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. This increase, based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024, means beneficiaries can expect their new benefit amounts starting in January. Key …

Social Security Announces 2.5% Benefit Increase and Other Changes for 2025Read More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by adding nine new medical conditions to the list. The CAL program is designed expedite disability claims for individuals with serious medical conditions that clearly meet the SSA’s disability criteria, allowing for faster approval. This latest update brings the total number of conditions …

SSA Announces Nine New Compassionate Allowances ConditionsRead More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced  a major step forward in making the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application process more accessible! Beginning in December 2024, first-time SSI applicants between the ages of 18 and almost 65 who have never been married and are applying for both Social Security disability and SSI benefits will be …

SSI Made Easier: SSA Makes New Efforts To Simplify SSI ApplicationsRead More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced major changes to how it handles signatures on many of its most-used forms. These updates aim to make things easier for millions of Americans who interact with the SSA for benefits, especially those filing claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or other benefits. …

Simplified Social Security Procedures: What You Need To Know About New SSA Signature RulesRead More

There are some significant changes coming to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Effective September 30, 2024, the SSA will be expanding the definition of a public assistance household and omitting food from benefit calculations. Expanding the Definition of a Public Assistance Household Starting September 30, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will broaden the …

Big Changes Coming To SSI In October: What You Need To KnowRead More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated its list of occupations used in disability evaluations to ensure relevance to the current job market. When deciding if someone isn’t eligible for benefits, the agency must show proof that the person can do work that exists in significant numbers across the country. They rely on the Dictionary …

Social Security Updates Occupations Used To Evaluate Disability ClaimsRead More

Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published a final rule aimed at improving the disability adjudication process. One significant change is the redefinition of past relevant work (PRW), which affects how disability claims are evaluated. This change will go into effect on June 8, 2024. Major Changes to Past Relevant Work (PRW): These changes are …

Changes To The Definition Of Past Relevant Work In Social Security Disability ClaimsRead More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is revising criteria in the Listing of Impairments used to evaluate claims. These changes will affect Social Security Disability claims involving digestive and skin disorders. Why Is the SSA Revising the Listing? This is part of the SSA’s ongoing audit of the Listing of Impairments. The purpose is to update …

SSA Publishes New Digestive And Skin Disorder ListingsRead More