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Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. See the full article here.
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Congratulations to Heather on her Appeals Council Victory
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Congratulations to Heather on her Appeals Council victory! Statistically, a majority of the Appeals Council actions are denied. Between 2014 and 2020 the favorable rate at the Appeals Council was 1% or less, meaning that Heather has made a very significant impact within our firm. This goes to show how dedicated she is to each…
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Auburn University Eagles Program
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Our community has several programs to help individuals with disabilities. Check out the Auburn University Eagles Program. The program provides a post-secondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in a two or four-year campus experience to help students achieve their employment and independent living goals upon successful completion of the program.
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Ticket to Work and PASS Programs
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A person does not have to remain on Social Security Disability forever. Check out these programs that help people receiving disability return to the workplace and/or achieve self-support. Ticket to Work ProgramProgram to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
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Choosing a VA Authorized Attorney
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Applying for veteran’s benefits requires a lot of time, paperwork, and energy. Most veterans apply the first time on their own or with the help of a veteran service organization. Obviously, some receive approval with this first application. Yet the story for most veterans begins with rejection. So, what do you do after this rejection?…
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Social Security Basics
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One out of every four 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching retirement age, according to Social Security Administration statistics. Would you or your family be prepared? The Social Security Administration has two major programs that provide benefits to disabled individuals: Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”). SSDI is similar to an…