Category: Social Security


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Federal student loan forgiveness for people with disabilities

Our advice on pursuing student loan forgiveness related to permanent disability

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2018 Approval Rates For Disability Claims

The Social Security Administration recently released the 2018 disability decision data as part of their State Agency Operations Report. As you can see from this…

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How to Avoid Being Cut Off SSI Benefits When You Get a Sum of Money

Sometimes a supplemental security income (SSI) recipient will become eligible to receive a moderate or large sum of money that could make them ineligible for…

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Action for Disabled Special Immigrants Who Helped U.S. Military

Afghan and Iraqi citizens who provide assistance to U.S. troops in their countries may be able to enter the United States under Special Immigrant Visas…

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Did Social Security Send Someone to Spy on You?

The Social Security Administration hires state police to investigate some people who apply for disability benefits.  That doesn’t happen in every case—anecdotally, we only see…

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2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Disability Benefits

Most years, Social Security adjusts monthly benefits based on increases in cost of living. The 2019 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. According to the government's fact…

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