Social Security Disability News

Social Security 2100 Act to increase basic benefits across-the-board


The widely supported Social Security 2100 Act would provide an across-the-board increase in basic benefits to recipients, including a guaranteed minimum 25 percent above the poverty line, enhanced cost-of-living allowance (COLA) and overall reduction in the taxation of benefits. According to an article published by The Washington Post, “It’s paid for by a gradual increase…

The SSA requests public feedback on pain evaluation


Applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) can be a lengthy and complicated process, especially since chronic pain is considered a subjective condition. With appeals by disabled applicants commonly denied, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is now realizing the challenge that this poses and has begun taking steps to correct this by requesting public feedback. The…