In 2024, more than 71 million Social Security recipients are set to see a significant increase in their benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This change reflects the rising cost of living and aims to provide enhanced financial support to beneficiaries. This adjustment, based on the Consumer Price …
2023 COLA Impact on Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts the amounts of benefits paid to those who receive Social Security Disability on an annual basis. This includes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The SSA refers to this benefit increase as a cost of living adjustment (COLA). In January 2023, SSDI benefits increased by …
Pilzer Klein, P.C. Announces 2023 Fighting Cancer Scholarship Winner
In an ideal world, young people facing cancer diagnoses would unrelentingly and unanimously receive the medical care that would not only free them of cancer but give them the right to a happy and healthy life. This, however, isn’t always the case. Insurance providers who prioritize their own bottom lines over young people’s recoveries can …
New Social Security Rule for Assessing Subjective Complaints and Symptoms
Navigating the Social Security disability system can be complex, especially when it comes to documenting your complaints and symptoms. Many disability claims rely on an individual’s statements about their pain, limitations, and other subjective experiences. In an effort to provide clarity and consistency in evaluating these aspects, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented a …