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TICK TOCK... HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be quite a lengthy process. The most recent public data showed that the current average wait time for a hearing in the Hattiesburg, MS area is 20 months. For the Mobile, Baldwin,...
Fall 2017 NOSSCR ConferenceI recently returned from the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Representatives) Fall 2017 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This was a three and a half day learning experience with attorneys, advocates, and representatives from...
The "Controlling Unlawful Fugitive Felons" ActIn September, the House passed H.R. 2792, the Controlling Unlawful Felons (CUFF) Act, in a vote of 244 to 171, with 18 Representatives not voting. This bill would make anyone with an outstanding arrest warrant for a felony...
Representative PayeesIn some cases, Social Security may assign a representative payee to help claimants manage their benefits when Social Security determines that the individual would be unable to do so by themselves. Social Security usually selects a person that...
Phishing ScamsThe Social Security Administration has recently released a warning regarding phishing emails that encourage Americans to create a "My Social Security" account. These emails look like they are from SSA but are fraudulently trying to steal people's...
In this world, women are entitled to just as many benefits as men are. However, just because women and men are equals doesn't mean that their situations will always look similar. While one's sex doesn't guarantee anything about a person, it may be telling as to how...
Will Getting Married Affect My SSI Claim?Many people get married either during the waiting period or after receiving benefits for Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are receiving Social Security disability or retirement benefits...
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE RIGHT IN YOUR BACK YARD!Many people find themselves with lots of prescriptions to fill and no money in their pockets to afford them. There are several prescription programs for people on certain medications. These assistance programs are offered...
Social Security programs, like the federal program that offers disability benefits, are a resource those who are qualified should make use of. The program exists to help people who are at a disadvantage due to injury or illness that makes it difficult or impossible to...
New Amazon Prime Membership for Low-Income ShoppersAmazon, the online retail giant, is offering a new membership designed to help those who are living on government assistance. Previously, Amazon offered Prime membership for $99 a year. With Prime, members could...