The recent budget measure that passed Congress may offer a glimmer of hope to Central Florida residents who have been waiting months or even years to get a hearing on their Social Security Disability benefits application so that they can get the money they need in...
Social Security Administration News
Where exactly are Social Security benefits going?
Each month, the Social Security Administration pays out over $80 billion in benefits to Americans who are eligible for one type of program or another. The vast majority of these dollars go to Social Security's retirement program. However, of the $80 billion a...
Proposed SSA budget will reduce staffing further
As this blog has reported previously, there is a serious backlog of disability cases awaiting further review by an administrative law judge or other Social Security staff.With the most recent budget proposal submitted by the Social Security Administration, which will...
Budget proposal may impact disability benefits
The latest round of Congressional budget talks is in full force after the President unveiled his latest budget proposal. Although the President's budget will likely be mulled over and changed substantially before it becomes the law of the land, if it stands,...
New report suggests more consistency needed in SSA decisions
There has been a lot of talk in the news about how long it takes for a Florida resident, as well as those in other parts of the country, to get a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge after having an application for disability benefits denied.It is still a...
No major changes in benefits for 2018, but may be on horizon
Although there is supposedly a looming funding crises that Social Security will have to address at some point, 2018 is starting as a quiet year for Social Security.There are a few minor changes that could affect Kissimmee residents and other who live in central...
Some perspective on Social Security’s future
Many Osceola County, Florida, residents have probably heard stories that the trust funds administered by the Social Security Administration, and which pays for disability benefits like SSDI, is on the brink of a collapse because the money going to the trust simply...
Will Social Security Disability payments increase in 2018?
There's some good news on the horizon for disabled recipients of Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration has announced a 2 percent increase in payments for 2018. We'll review what this could mean for our Osceola County readers; this information is...
The lengthy waiting period for SSD appeals hearings
Whether it is through medical diagnosis or an injury suffered, being told that you are disabled, temporarily or permanently, is never easy to hear. This can greatly alter a person's ability to get through their normal routine. In some cases, it can be challenging to...
Social Security Administration has program for dementia sufferers
While getting older is of course inevitable, some elderly citizens are unfortunately afflicted with severe maladies. These sicknesses range from severe physical issues to debilitating mental conditions such as dementia. For those suffer dementia, maintaining a grasp...