Social Security and Disability Law

Social Security Administration Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering

March 9, 2023

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado: DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced Justin Skiff, age 36, of Castle Pines, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, social security fraud and money laundering. According to the plea agreement, beginning around August 2019 and continuing through September 2021, Skiff used…

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Scam Alert: “Official” letter causing a panic? It’s probably not from SSA!

March 8, 2023

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Tampa Man Sentenced For Money Laundering Conspiracy Relating To Government Impersonator Scam

March 7, 2023

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida: Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew has sentenced William Perez (28, Tampa) to 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $245,980, the…

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St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 5+ Years for $777,000 Pandemic Fraud

March 6, 2023

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri: ST. LOUIS –U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Friday sentenced a man from St. Louis County, Missouri who submitted nearly $980,000 in fraudulent applications to a pandemic relief loan program to five years and 5 months in prison. Terrell Alexander, 46, received $777,400 in loans,…

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Lawmakers Propose New Social Security Bill

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 19, 2022 – Congressman John B. Larson, D-Conn. to introduce Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust in hopes of increasing Social Security benefits In October of this year, the Social Security Administration announced a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA), the highest in more than 40 years. A…

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COVID-19 Closures of Social Security Offices Impact Those Most in Need of Services

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a wide range of closures and restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. Of course, government offices were not immune from these effects, including Social Security offices. However, according to a recent report, those who have been…

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Important Tax Considerations for Social Security Recipients

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 02, 2022 – Tax season isn’t usually a time of year that most people look forward to. However, for recipients of Social Security benefits, there are a number of potential credits that may mean more money in their pockets. This is even the case if a recipient does not…

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Five Recent Changes to Social Security Benefits

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 25, 2022 – The Social Security Administration and federal lawmakers frequently make changes to Social Security laws. Several of these changes went into effect at the beginning of the year. For those who are currently receiving benefits or anticipate applying for benefits in the near future, staying on top…

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Compassionate Allowance Expansion for Florida Social Security Disability Recipients

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 11, 2023 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced twelve new “Compassionate Allowance” (CAL) conditions. Many Florida social security disability insurance (SSDI) applicants are met with long processing times, extensive waiting periods, and initial denials before eventually securing benefits under the program. The expansion is likely to impact…

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Social Security Faces Potential Big COLA Increase for 2023

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 06, 2022 – Social Security retirement benefits are adjusted each year to keep pace with rising inflation. In 2023, record inflation rates may push Social Security benefits to their largest increase yet. The yearly adjustment to Social Security benefits is called a cost of living adjustment, or COLA. The…

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