The Social Security Administration has released the following information at https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#2-2020-1 "Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced a new final rule today, modernizing an agency disability rule that was introduced in 1978 and has remained unchanged. The new regulation,…
What is a Social Security Disability Hearing Like? A Social Security Disability hearing is held in front of an Administrative Law Judge. It is usually a disability claimant’s best chance to win their case. A disability hearing is held after…
Social Security Benefits Payment Schedule 2020. When a person receives their payment depends on a few factors, most notably the person's date of birth. When To Expect Your Payment If your birth-date falls on the 1st – 10th day of…
Why should I meet with my attorney prior to a hearing? Many times, I see disability claimants show up for their hearings not knowing who their lawyer is because they are speaking to them for the very first time…
In the 2020 Democratic Presidential Race, there is a candidate named Andrew Yang. One of Mr. Yang’s hallmark proposals is to create what he considers a “Freedom Dividend.” This would essentially be a $1,000 per month payment to all U.S.…
You may be wondering what is the average SSI payment? Supplemental Security Income (“SSI” for short) is an entitlement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have very little or no income. It is meant to provide…
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits/Supplemental Security Income is more than a diagnosis with certain conditions. It’s understandable, since the doctors and other medical professionals that treat you are in a good position to determine what your diagnoses are based…
The maximum Federal SSI payment amount for an eligible individual in 2019 is $771 per month. The maximum monthly Federal SSI payment for a married couple is $1,157. However, both individuals must be SSI-eligible. Keep in mind, his is the total…
The Social Security Administration has released the 2019 Social Security benefits payment schedule. When you receive your payment depends on a few factors, most notably your date of birth. When Can I Expect My Payment? The Social Security benefits payment…
The majority of the attorneys at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. will be attending the Fall 2018 NOSSCR Disability Law Conference this week in San Francisco, CA. About the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) The National Organization of…