Category: Social Security

Elder Law of Michigan, Money and Finances, Social Security, veterans

Social Security helps veterans and active duty military members

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Every year on Veterans Day, our nation honors the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Social Security’s disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. For military members who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to. If you know any … Continue reading Social Security helps veterans and active duty military members

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Elder Law of Michigan, FYI, Planning for the Future, senior independence, Social Security, Technology, Tips

You Can Get Social With Social Security

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security means many different things to many different people. To a spouse who has lost their partner, it may mean a monthly check to help with childcare costs. For a wounded warrior, Social Security might mean a lifeline of income that improves their quality of life. And chances are, you’ll rely on us one day … Continue reading You Can Get Social With Social Security

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Elder Law of Michigan, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, Social Security, Technology

Free up our time by using my Social Security

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Time is one of our most valuable commodities. That’s why at Social Security, we are constantly improving our online resources to make doing business with us easier and faster. With a my Social Security account, those receiving benefits can change their address and direct deposit information; get proof of their benefits; and request replacement documents, like a … Continue reading Free up our time by using my Social Security

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Elder Law of Michigan, Planning for the Future, Social Security, SSI

Social Security Covers Disabled Children

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Children are our future — we share our knowledge and talent with them — we pass on our values to them knowing they will share those gifts. Social Security safeguards children all year long, but we’d like to take this opportunity to share information about our programs that provide direct support to children. The latest information … Continue reading Social Security Covers Disabled Children

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Elder Law of Michigan, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, seniors, Social Security

Understanding Social Security Spouse’s Benefits

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner not only means creating a family unit, it means sharing things like a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your retirement, here are a few things to … Continue reading Understanding Social Security Spouse’s Benefits

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Elder Law of Michigan, FYI, Money and Finances, Retirement, seniors, Social Security

Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will … Continue reading Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020

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Elder Law of Michigan, FYI, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, Retirement, seniors, Social Security

Our Lifetime Commitment to You and Yours

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security is here with information, tools, and benefits to help you secure today and tomorrow. Our journey together begins when you’re born and get your Social Security card. It continues when you get your first job and follows you through your entire career, marriage, and retirement. Our commitment is to be with you throughout life’s journey. … Continue reading Our Lifetime Commitment to You and Yours

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Disability, Elder Law of Michigan, Social Security

Certain disability payments and workers’ compensation may affect Social Security benefits

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Many people working nowadays have more than one job. This means they have several sources of income. It’s important to keep in mind that having multiple sources of income can sometimes affect your Social Security benefits; but, it depends on the source. Disability payments from private sources, such as private pensions or insurance benefits, don’t affect your … Continue reading Certain disability payments and workers’ compensation may affect Social Security benefits

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Disability, Elder Law of Michigan, Social Security

Social Security Reinstates Reconsideration Appeal Level of Disability Process in Michigan

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The Social Security Administration announced the reinstatement of the reconsideration, the first step in the disability appeal process, in Michigan beginning on October 1.  This year, seven additional states–Alabama, California, Colorado, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania–reinstated the reconsideration. A level of Social Security’s national disability appeals process since 1959, the reconsideration step was eliminated in … Continue reading Social Security Reinstates Reconsideration Appeal Level of Disability Process in Michigan

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Social Security Can Help You Get Back to Work

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Having a job means different things to different people, but it can give you a sense of self, a community to rely on, and much-needed structure. Some people define themselves through their work. Others may enjoy the social aspect of their jobs. If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits … Continue reading Social Security Can Help You Get Back to Work

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