Social Security Recipients Get a 2.5% Benefit Increase in 2025
More than 72.5 million Americans receive Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments each month. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced these recipients will see a 2.5% increase cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase to their payments beginning on December 31, 2024. These alterations help beneficiaries with living costs
10 Social Security Changes To Watch For In 2025
Social Security has been around for nearly nine decades, and year after year we see a steady flow of changes that affect the 72.5 million of Americans collecting these benefits. Being aware of what changes are coming to Social Security in the New Year can help you start planning and
The Impact of the 2024 Election on Social Security Disability
It might be too early to know the exact impacts the election will have on Social Security Disability. Regardless, Social Security is a vital financial safety net to millions of retirees and disabled Americans, providing a primary source of income to cover essential living expenses such as food, housing, and
Social Security Application Status
Over 9 million Americans collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help cope with their finances throughout challenging economic times in the U.S. The application process can take months from beginning to end. So, in the end how do you know if you have been approved for SSDI benefits? Be
How to Prepare for a Social Security Disability Hearing
So, you have an illness or injury that is preventing you from working, and you have made it far enough in the for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process to the next step: a disability hearing. Preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing is a critical for approval. The preparation often
What’s The Difference Between Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both federal health care programs that pay those that the Social Security Administration (SSA) deems disabled. Fundamentally, the two programs are similar because the SSA uses the same medical criteria and basic process to determine if an individual is entitled
10 Financial Tips For Those With Disabilities
If you depend on disability benefits, managing your finances can be challenging. In the U.S., one in four adults have a disability, or 27%. Those that are disabled often need special accommodations that can be costly, such as a wheelchair, walker, or other medical equipment. Expenses such as these are
How Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability in South Carolina?
Disability can happen to anyone at any time. If you have an illness or injury that is preventing you from working, you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). For those who can no longer work due to a disability, physically or mentally, the government disability
Social Security Disability Lawyer in Summerville, SC
If you are located in Summerville, SC, The Lowery Law Group works with the Charleston Social Security Office on your Social Security disability claims and any other needs. You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you are injured and the severity of your
Changes to Social Security Login go into Effect for Benefit Recipients Soon
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently sent out an email to roughly 46 million people that created an online account before September 18, 2021. Some recipients thought this may have been SPAM, but changes to the Social Security’s online system are in fact changing. For customers to maintain access to their