Social Security And The New Hearing Recording and Transcriptions (HeaRT) System

The Social Security Administration is implementing a new AI (artificial intelligence) system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the automatic recording and transcription of hearings. The Hearing Recording and Transcriptions, HeaRT, system aims to support all hearing formats — in-person, telephone, and video — without having to rely on…

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Michael Armstrong Law Managing Attorney Laura Johnson and Associate Attorney Marissa Basler Travel to D.C.

“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” – Heraclitus. This phrase accurately describes the recent interactions between the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and the Trump Administration. Frank Bisignano Named Commissioner of Social Security: The Team Hopes He Brings Stability to the SSA Most recently, the Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano, on…

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Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart: A Straightforward Guide for 2025

For Social Security disability benefit recipients, the SSA has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. This cost-of-living adjustment, COLA for short, can help to offset the effects of rising inflation on your quality of life while receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In addition to…

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Will Selling My House Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both government assistance programs that seek to help you maintain your quality of life through monthly benefit payments.However, these two programs vary greatly when it comes to determining how profitable activity affects your eligibility for each program. Key Terms:…

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