Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two federally-funded programs that provide financial assistance to individuals experiencing hardship from a long-term disability that limits an individual’s ability to work. Funding for your Social Security disability benefit payments comes from a combination of payroll taxes and tax…
As of April 25, 2025, the Social Security Administration is reducing the clawback rate from overpayments from 100% to 50% for individuals receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. This does not change the overpayment policy for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which remains 10%. Previously, when an overpayment occurred, the…
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…
“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…
As of December 2024, a new 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) was added to Social Security benefit payments. COLA, cost of living adjustments, are increases in Social Security compensation intended to help benefit recipients maintain the value of their monthly payments against inflation. In short, COLA helps to offset…
If you recently received a favorable outcome for your claim or are curious about the duration of your SSDI payments, you will be happy to know that in most instances, they will last until retirement as long as you are still disabled and unable to work due to your disability….
The Social Security Disability 5-Year Rule was created in 2022 to help individuals understand if they are qualified to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Under this rule, you must have worked and paid into Social Security through payroll taxes for at least 5 of the last 10 years before…
First and foremost, don’t panic. Yes, it’s possible you were overpaid by Social Security for your disability benefits, depending on the situation. And, if you were overpaid, you have some options for rectifying the situation. Whatever you decide to do, it is important you act quickly. Topics Covered: 1) What…
When it comes to understanding your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, many recipients have concerns about whether or not their SSDI benefit payments are taxable. Unfortunately, for SSDI, the answer to this question may not be a straightforward yes or no. The answer relies on your unique financial situation…
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…