Social Security and SSI Payment SSI Benefit Dates in 2022
As you've probably heard by now, social security payments in 2022 will be 5.9% higher than last year. This has made many anxious to start receiving their payments to help combat inflation.Below are some of the dates you can expect to receive your payment, to help you plan financially.If you
Medicare in 2022 and How it Works with Social Security
If you are receiving social security and are on Medicare, you might have some questions about some of the changes to these programs for 2022. So, what should you know? What You Need to Know First, you should be aware that from January 1st to March 31st in 2022, you have the
The Wait May Be Over for Those Who Need SSDI
During the pandemic 1,200 Social Security offices closed up shop, resulting in delays and denials for people who needed help the most. In March of 2020, the field offices for the SSA closed down to lower the risk of spreading Covid-19. They posted a public notice that announced they were trying
New Bill May Eliminate Waiting Period and Increase SS Benefits
A new bill was proposed in congress at the end of 2021 that, if passed, would affect social security recipients like you in a number of ways. The “Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust” bill was created to increase benefits to those who need social security and their dependents. It
Will the Pandemic and Economic Recession Decrease SSI in the future?
As the economy has taken a downturn, many have been hit hard. The good news is that the SSA funds are currently sustaining those who rely on SSDI and SSI. The bad news is that there will be added stress on these funds over the next decade. Some are sounding the
Good News! SSI Will Increase in 2022 Due to a Cost of Living Adjustment
You may have noticed that the cost of living has risen in the past year. Some expenses have increased by as much as 5.3%!Gasoline prices rose to $3.42, and the cost of groceries increased by 2.1%. Eating out has gotten more expensive, too, rising by 3.3% from 2020-21. The bad
Signs that Someone is a Social Security Scammer
We've all heard of scams, but it can be difficult sometimes to identify scammers, especially if they seem to have proof that they are legitimate. Recently, Social Security scammers have been contacting individuals offering COVID-19 assistance or economic impact payments. They ask for information or say they need to charge a
SSDI Recipients Can Still Receive VA Compensation
We all want to honor veterans who have served our country, especially those who have done so at personal cost. Sometimes, veterans sustain an injury that results in a disability, to which they are entitled to compensation. What is VA Compensation? VA Compensation is a way to give back to veterans who
Pandemic-Related Financial Assistance Won’t Count Against Your SSI Payment
In a normal year, countable income can count against your SSI payments, or even disqualify you from receiving disability assistance. In the past year, all of that has changed. During the pandemic, almost everyone received financial assistance to some degree. The financial assistance those individuals received would normally be considered countable
More Medical Conditions Now Qualify For Compassionate Allowances
Severe Illnesses Are Disabilities, Too Did you know that 45% of the American population suffers from at least one chronic disease? If you or someone you know has a chronic illness, you know how debilitating it can be. Some illnesses and conditions are energy-draining and can lower a person's quality of