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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.5% increase in Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for over 72.5 million Americans, set to take effect …
Social Security Benefits to Rise by 2.5% in 2025 Amidst Inflation Stabilization Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant advancements in reducing bureaucratic hurdles by transitioning from traditional wet signatures to digital ones for over 30 forms, alongside …
SSA Streamlines Processes with Shift to Digital Signatures Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move to modernize and simplify the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application process, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the introduction of a streamlined …
Unlock Your Benefits: SSA’s New Online SSI Application Revolutionizes Access Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the addition of nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing conditions. This expansion aims to streamline the …
Social Security Administration Expands Compassionate Allowances Program Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant changes to its disability determination process, aiming to modernize and improve how disability benefits are assessed. The agency administers …
Social Security Updates Disability Determination Process Read More
PHILADEPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for an elaborate fraud scheme. Timothy Gritman, 56, of Brodheadsville, cunningly concealed his father’s death for …
Bizarre Tale of Deceit and Greed as Pennsylvania Man Steals Over $200,000 in Dead Father’s Benefits Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of theft of funds from the Social Security Administration.
Man Indicted on a Charge of Theft of Funds From the Social Security Administration Read More