Last week the Social Security Administration announced twenty five new Compassionate Allowances conditions, including a dozen cancers and disorders that affect the digestive, neurological, immune and multiple body systems. Included in the list of … [Continue reading]
Social Security Overpays Billions of Dollars in Benefits
As a Social Security blogger I typically search for news stories on the topic several times a week. Imagine my surprise when the top stories this morning are about Social Security overpaying benefits, sometimes tens of thousands of … [Continue reading]
Social Security Increase for 2014 to be 1.5 Percent
Update 10/30/13: It's official. The SSA just announced that the benefit increase for 2014 will be 1.5%. You can see the press release here. Many Seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries may not know it yet, but the expected Social … [Continue reading]
The Government Shutdown Won’t Affect Your Social Security Benefits, But the Debt Ceiling Might
Social Security Benefits Will Continue to be Paid The good news is that Social Security retirement, disability and other benefits are continuing to be paid during the government shut down. The bad news is that some services are not available … [Continue reading]
Q&A: Can I Collect Social Security Before Retirement Age?
Q: I lost my wife 3 years ago, she was 62. I am 55 and am not able to work anymore. Can I draw her Social Security now, or am I to young? A: Unfortunately, I have seen this (or similar) questions much too often lately. Whether it's due to the … [Continue reading]
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