Let's beef up Social Security benefits instead of cutting them
The best way to improve Social Security's value is by increasing benefits to better serve the neediest workers and expanding its reach to cover workers…
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The Beaverton Library Presents: Are You Disabled? Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Social Security Disability Benefits but Didn't Know Who to Ask
Social Security attorney Cheryl Coon will provide information and advice about Social Security disability benefits at the Beaverton Library, Tuesday April 24, 2012 6:00-8:00.
Read More New statistics on how fast cases are coming to hearing (Hint: It's getting worse)
Oregon ODAR Offices There are currently 2 offices in Oregon where hearings are held. Currently, in Oregon, the average wait time for a hearing is…
Read More More delay in processing disability claims lies ahead
The National Association of Disability Examiners (NADE), which is composed of the disability examiners who make determinations on Social Security disability claims at the initial…
Read More Everything you need to know about the Switch to Paperless Deposits
The Treasury Department is phasing out paper check payments for Social Security disability benefit receipients. Starting March 1, 2013, disability benefits will be paid by…
Read More 52 new Compassionate Allowances conditions added to the List
The Social SecurityAdministration (SSA) recently announced 52 new Compassionate Allowances conditions, primarily involving neurological disorders, cancers and rare diseases. The Compassionate Allowances program fast-tracks disability…
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