Applying for Auxiliary Benefits After SSD Approval
If you have recently been approved for Title II Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there may be an additional benefit available for your family. This…
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Arriving at Social Security's new Portland hearing office
The Social Security Administration recently relocated their Portland, Oregon Office of Hearing Operations to the Lloyd Center Tower at 825 NE Multnomah St. in the Lloyd District.…
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Victory in the Legislature—TCNF defends access to medical records
In 2015, Cheryl Coon, while working at TCNF, successfully advocated for a state law that required medical facilities to provide one free set of medical…
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An Informative Vox Article on Social Security Disability Insurance
Vox just published an excellent, well-researched article about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). It does a great job of explaining why this program is an…
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2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Disability Benefits
Most years, Social Security adjusts monthly benefits based on increases in cost of living. After 2017's paltry .3% adjustment for cost of living, the 2018…
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SSI Overpayment Due to Vehicle Value
At times, we have people who contact us because they have been issued a "Notice of Overpayment" due to resources. Because SSI is needs-based, to…
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