Social Security and Disability Law

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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SSA Takes Steps to Improve Customer Service and Wait Times at Field Offices

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 22, 2022 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans to improve customer service and reduce wait times amid complaints about long lines in the extreme summer heat at field offices in Florida and across the United States. The SSA reopened field offices in April after more than two…

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Social Security Administration Equity Action Plan

March 3, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 15, 2022 – The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) serves as the nation’s most extensive federal program and provides a safety net for millions of individuals. In an executive summary, the SSA recently addressed its intent to address the barriers that many people have encountered when attempting to secure benefits.…

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Florida Social Security Disability Updates for 2023

March 3, 2023
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David W. Magann Social Security Disability Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2023 – Nearly 70 million people rely on one or more of Social Security’s benefit programs; as such, Floridians have undoubtedly experienced the effects of inflation, but changes to Social Security may provide some with more financial security in 2023. According to…

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Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief and Federal Assistance Benefit Fraud

March 1, 2023

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts: BOSTON – A Hyde Park man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief funds and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, previously known as Food Stamps. Fernando Mateo Valenzuela, 69, pleaded guilty to three counts of…

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Don’t get caught off guard! Slam the Scam Day is March 9

February 27, 2023

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Kansas City Woman Sentenced for SNAP Benefits Fraud

February 24, 2023

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri: KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for using six stolen identities to fraudulently file 71 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in four states. Bridgette Ford, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to…

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