Although getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be notoriously difficult, these benefits can be easier to get once you get closer to retirement age. Unfortunately, many individuals choose to take early retirement instead of going through the hassle of…
Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process can be daunting, especially if your claim is denied. However, once you reach age 55, qualifying for benefits may become more manageable. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers additional factors for older…
Today we are living through unprecedented inflation, which makes it difficult for individuals on fixed incomes to keep ahead of their expenses. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration recognizes this and allows for an annual cost of living increase to Social…
Gravity of Massive Delay Explained by Social Security Disability Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA The Social Security Administration (SSA) is approaching a dark figure of having one million pending disability applications awaiting review and a decision. According to data from the…
Knowing When to Hire an SSDI Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Can Ensure You Get the Compensation You Need Without Delay Disability is a real problem that many Americans face, often unexpectedly. Unfortunately, some people may face disability much earlier in…
Media Social Security Disability Lawyer Explains How We Can Help You When an injury, illness, or other disability prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While the Social…
Phone Interviews for Online SSI Applications During COVID-19: What to Expect Explained by Our Social Security Disability Lawyers The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 has impacted virtually every type of government agency, especially the Social Security Administration (SSA). Due to…
The impact of the pandemic has been far-reaching throughout our entire society. From mandated closures of small businesses to the increasing death, COVID-19 has caused major and profound societal disruptions.
One potential effect of COVID-19 on our financial system that has gone largely unnoticed is the potential for negative impacts on future Social Security benefits. New studies indicate that Americans who become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2022 and beyond may, absent changes to the programs, receive lower benefits over the course of their lives than those who have become entitled prior to that date. This lowering of benefits for future beneficiaries need not be the case, however, and a number of prominent politicians have continued to advocate expanding the social safety net. Silver & Silver supports such growing calls for expansion, not contraction, of the vital social safety net provided by the Social Security programs for the elderly and the disabled.
Here are some troubling current trends that could affect the viability of the Social Security trust fund absent identification of addition sources of funding.
The ongoing pandemic has changed how many government agencies do business, and the Social Security Administration is no exception. Many claimants and Social Security recipients have questions about their benefits. During these perilous times, it is crucial that you have access to important information in a timely and appropriate manner. Silver & Silver is here to help our clients and their families navigate the often confusing aspects of Social Security.
Due to COVID-19, the Social Security Administration has discontinued live appeal hearings indefinitely. At this time, Administrative Law Judges are conducting hearings exclusively by phone.