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Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so much information floating around, it’s easy to get confused about how the program really works. …
Three Social Security Myths: What You Need to Know Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled updates to its identity verification policies, aimed at safeguarding millions of Social Security records and ensuring the secure administration of …
Stronger Rules, Safer Benefits: How the SSA is Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Identity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially resumed debt collection activities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), a move aimed at recovering billions in overpayments while reaffirming …
Social Security Cracks Down! $2.7 Billion Debt Collection Resumes, Impacting Thousands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of an …
Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) closed a historic chapter in his political career this week, chairing his final hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Known as …
Bob Casey’s Departure Marks the End of an Era in Disability Advocacy Read More
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. — On Friday, the U.S. Senate approved the Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act. Spearheaded by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), this bipartisan legislation aims …
Empowering Independence: ENABLE Act Secures Financial Freedom for Americans with Disabilities 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