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In Wisconsin, Social Security Quick Disability Determination Process Begins
Social Security Administration has implemented its new quick disability determination (QDD) process in Wisconsin’s disability determination services
In Indiana, FSSA'S Disability Determination Bureau Leads Nation in Productivity
Indiana leads the nation in providing accurate and timely decisions on disability claims, according to the Social Security Administration
In Iowa, Social Security and Medicare Trustees' Report
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below about the report issued by the trustees of Social Security and Medicare
In Montana, Libby Residents Are Eligible to Recieve Social Security Disability Benefits
Montana Senator Praises Social Security Administration For Including Tremolite Asbestos-related Disease
In Nebraska, Pilot Program Addressing Pain Provides Results for People with Disabilities
Increases the opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries or those at risk of becoming eligible for disability benefits to obtain employment
In Tennessee, October Proclaimed Disability Employment Awareness Month
Tennessee’s businesses benefit when they provide employment opportunities for Tennesseans with disabilities
In Utah, Program Helps Employers Connect with an Untapped Workforce
Nearly 200,000 Utah adults have disabilities. Hundreds of them are currently succeeding at work. Many more Utahns with disabilities and their employers can benefit
In Pennsylvania, Clinton Plans To Protect Social Security and Help Families Save For Future
Her proposals would help families save, strengthen defined benefit pensions, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare for future generations
In Rhode Island, Long Term Care Cabinet DEA Receives Federal Grant to Establish Aging & Disability Resource Center
Rhode Island is home to more than 190,000 persons age 60 and older. That represents 18 percent of our population
In Michigan, County Clerk and Social Security Administration Safeguard Records
Levin, a leader in the recent fight to save Social Security from privatization attempts and also the Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Social Security
Wyoming Senator Cubin Introduces Bill to Protect Aerial Firefighters and their Families
The legislation also makes PSOB disability benefits available to aerial firefighters should they be injured in the line of duty
Social Security Announces 2.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2008
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 54 million Americans will increase 2.3 percent in 2008
In Maryland, Nations First Baby Boomer Receives Her First Social Security Retirement Benefit
The nation's first Baby Boomer, made history as the first of her generation to receive a Social Security retirement benefit
In Kansas, Boyda, Moore Block Attempt to Close Social Security Offices Plan Would Limit Public Access
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) and Congressman Dennis Moore (Kansas Third District) praised the decision by the Social Security Administration
In Louisiana, Treasurer Kennedy Supports Changes to Federal Social Security Law
Louisiana State Treasurer supports federal legislation that would change the Social Security law so that certain pension benefits are restored for government retirees
Ohio Social Security Disability Bill Promises Faster Decision on Claims for Terminally Ill
Americans with life expectancies of six months or less should not have to wait five months before receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits
In New Hampshire, Maryland Man Sentenced for Social Security Number Misrepresentation
One count indictment for falsely claiming a Social Security Number as his own
New Mexico Senator, Bingaman Presses Social Security Administration to Keep Disability Process Fair
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman is raising concerns about proposed changes to the process for applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
In Kentucky, Marshall County Man Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Benefit
Higgnis had plead guilty to taking social security benefits that were to be used for a minor, and converting those to his personal benefit
Vermonters Urged to Start Saving for Retirement
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas stated, Elderly Americans rely on Social Security as their major source of retirement income
Report Shows Social Security, Medicare Need Sound Financial Basis
U.S. Rep Phil English of Pennslyvania, responds to Social Security Boards of Trustees release annual actuarial report on the financial health of the Social Security
In Missouri, Social Security Tax Cut Approved
A Missouri tax-cut priority of Missouri’s governor and House Speaker received initial approval in the Senate this week. Speaker Rod Jetton
Each year, up to $41 million go unclaimed by homeless Georgians with mental illness
A tax-cut priority of Missouri’s governor and House Speaker received initial approval in the Senate this week. Speaker Rod Jetton
Florida Officials Announce Chip Wilson as Statewide Disability Coordinator
State officials from Emergency Management, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Department of Health jointly
Idaho Nationally Recognized for Handling Social Security Disability Claims
Idaho Department of Labor agency charged with evaluating the medical eligibility of Social Security disability claims
North Dakota Senator Wants Investigation of Social Security Disability Benefit Denials
Why 2,800 North Dakotans and hundreds of thousands of other Americans who have submitted disability claims under the Social Security Administration are being denied
Washington State Senator Murray Passes Amendment to Get Disability Benefits to National Guard and Reserve Members Quicker
Bill to expand a program that fast tracks veterans disability benefits to include National Guard and Reserve members
FEMA, Oklahoma State Grants Won't Affect Social Security
Oklahoma aid recipients have expressed concern that their state and federal grants might cause them to lose Social Security benefits
Colorado Rep. Salazar Proposes Legislation To Protect Social Security
Secure the retirement income for working Americans, Colorado Rep.,introduced legislation that protects Social Security funds from being used to establish private accounts
Mississippi Congressman Pickering and Congressman Pomeroy Introduce Social Security Disability Reform Measure
Bill would provide a waiver of the five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits for terminally ill individuals.
Oregon Elderly Rely Heavily on Social Security: Unmarried Elderly Women Most Reliant
According to a study, about two-thirds (65 percent) of Oregon elderly - those age 65 or older - rely on Social Security for at least half of their income
Maximum Weekly Benefit Levels Set for Temporary Disability and Unemployment Insurance
annual changes for 2007 in the maximum benefit rates and the taxable wage base for New Jersey’s Temporary Disability Insurance and Unemployment Insurance
South Carolina Senator Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Issue
The report concludes that by 2017 Social Security will begin to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes and will be insolvent in 2040, one year earlier.
South Dakota Senator Johnson Announces $50,000 in Funding for South Dakota Advocacy Services
SDAS ensures that South Dakotans with special health care needs gain access to their full entitlement benefits like Social Security and Medicare
In Illinois, Obama Helps Naperville Constituent Obtain $64,342 Social Security Back-pay
U.S. Senator Barack Obama's Constituent Services staff, Joseph Merkin of Naperville, Illinois received $64,342 in Social Security disability back-pay
In Hawaii, Woman Accused of Social Security Disability Offense
Pendleton is also accused of fraudulently attempting to obtain additional social security benefits.
Texas Senators Hutchison and Brady Introduce Legislation to Protect Social Security for Teachers, Public Servants
The measure repeals the current Windfall Elimination Provision which docks the Social Security of teachers and other public servants who also earned retirement.
Kennedy Discusses Future of Medicare and Social Security
Kennedy discussed the need for stronger Medicare coverage and prescription drug guarantees for seniors across Massachusetts
House Passes Legislation to Extend SSI Benefits For Elderly and Disabled Refugees
Weller and I introduced would solve the problem by extending SSI benefits to qualified elderly and disabled refugees
Alabama Senator Sessions On Ensign Amendment
Social Security is a benefit this country provides to American citizens and people lawfully in this country. That is what it is about, the benefit.
Social Security Reconzing Alaska Natives and American Indians
Recognizing the need for American Indians and Alaska Natives to access timely, accurate information about Social Security.
Arkansas Man Indicted For Social Security And Veterans Benefits Fraud
The indictment alleges that Edwards fraudulently received $96,323 in Social Security Title II disability benefits and $67,340.72 in Veterans Compensation benefits.
In Arizona, Recorder's Social Security Redaction Project Complete
Program to redact Social Security numbers is now completed and all recorded documents that can be viewed online
Protect Social Security for Survivors and People with Disabilities in California
White House officials have confirmed that privatization would mean huge benefit cuts for widows, children who lose a parent, and possibly those with disabilities.
In New York, FEMA or State Disaster Aid Will Not Affect Social Security or Taxes
New York State will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security benefits or give up income-based benefit program due to disaster grants.
In Connecticut - Dodd, Lieberman, Larson Again Request That Bristol Social Security Office Remain Open
U.S. Representative John B. Larson (D-CT) wrote to newly appointed Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue requesting reconsideration of a proposal.
Final Member Of South Sacramento Document Fraud Ring Sentenced
The sentencing of the last of five defendants who operated a large-scale document fraud ring in Sacramento.
Coleman Joins Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Strength of Social Security
Coleman today joined as a co-sponsor to the Social Security and Medicare Solvency Commission Act, which will create a permanent commission to make recommendations to ensu
Dole Presses For Funds To Reduce Delays For Social Security Disability Benefit Appeals
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole recently joined 36 of her colleagues in calling for the Budget Committee to allocate
Wayne Couple Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud
Judes were indicted by a federal grand jury last December in a 24-Count Indictment charging them with aiding and abetting each other to defraud Social Security
Individuals Convicted in Scheme to Defraud the Government
Two were convicted for their role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain Social Security and Department of Veterans
Social Security Administration Makes Changes to the System . But is it Really Getting any Easier to Receive Disability Benefits?
Expand Social Security's Role in Retirement
$125,000 Welfare Scam Ends in Jail
A New Front in Battle over Social Security
Drug Plan Adds to Social Security Woes
Consider having Taxes Withheld From Your Social Security Benefits
Medical Conditions Subject to Review
Social Security Q & A
Trial Work Period Helps Disabled Return to Job
Social Security Benefits May be Subject to Income Tax
The Best Age to Start Social Security
Social Security Q & A - Getting a Social Security Card
National Social Security Council Rejects Latest Social Security Proposal as Horrendous Ploy
The U.S. Social Security Death Index
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