New Anti-Fraud Effort
From the Social Security Update: Social Security’s Office of Anti-Fraud Programs (OAFP) is the latest member of Social Security’s team supporting our continued mission to fight and prevent…
Puerto Rico’s Residents Qualify for Social Security Disability Because They Don’t Speak English
There are many different types of injuries and illnesses that will qualify a claimant for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In some cases, it is a single medical condition,…
China’s Social Security Fund eyes stake in Brightoil Petroleum: Sources – Economic Times
China's Social Security Fund eyes stake in Brightoil Petroleum: SourcesEconomic TimesHONG KONG: A HK$1.3 billion ($168 million) sale of shares in Brightoil Petroleum has attracted interest from investors including China's…
Planning To Pour Money Down A Rat Hole
Social Security is publishing a request for comments on a plan for a research study on early intervention as a way of reducing disability caused by mental illness.…
Social Security Q&A: Are Benefit Estimates from Social Security Accurate? – Forbes
MarketWatchSocial Security Q&A: Are Benefit Estimates from Social Security Accurate?ForbesSocial Security may be your largest or one of your largest assets. How you manage it, by deciding which benefits to…
What’s The Point?
House Social Security Subcommittee Democrats are pushing a plan to combine the Disability Insurance Trust Fund with the Retirement and Survivors Trust Fund as a way of dealing…
China’s Social Security Fund eyes stake in Brightoil -sources – Reuters UK
China's Social Security Fund eyes stake in Brightoil -sourcesReuters UKSocial Security Fund, a major shareholder in various Hong Kong-listed Chinese enterprises, has been reducing its holdings in ICBC, People's Insurance…
MEGAHIT Working Well — But How Much Does It Matter?
From a report by Social Security's Office of Inspector General (OIG): Despite challenges, SSA [Social Security Administration] continued expanding health IT [Information Technology] and partnered with 38 health…
Disability Benefits and Boston’s Homeless
It is hard to walk to down the street in downtown Boston without seeing those who live on the city streets. While it is never easy to be without a…
Time Is Running Out for Social Security Disability Funding
Time is running out for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) is nearing a fiscal cliff. By fourth quarter 2016, nearly 9 million Americans will have…
Social Security Disability Funding Cuts Could Prevent People from Returning to Work
All of the talk from those opposed to providing sufficient funding to the Social Security Disaiblity Insurance (SSDI) program seem to think it will save tax payers money. According to…
Wounded Warriors Denied for Social Security Disability Benefits
During the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it was impossible to watch the news without seeing the consequences to brave men and women of our armed forces.…