The “Ex” Factor: Social Security Benefits from a Former Spouse

Most people plan on applying for Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits when they retire.  But what most people don’t realize is they could be eligible for more than just one type of benefit. Retired divorcees may be eligible to receive social security benefits on account of their ex-spouse.  Under federal SSA rules, an ex-spouse may…

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Minors and Social Security Disability

Mental and physical disabilities in children present unique challenges to both the child and their family. Every member of the family is often heavily emotionally and financially invested in raising and caring for the disabled child. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to ease the financial strain that families often experience…

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How “Sequestration” Will Delay Your Social Security Disability Claim- Part II

In what way will “sequestration” affect your social security disability claim? Social Security has advised the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR) in a “Fact Sheet” that the cut in their budget by the Budget Control Act will only delay your case by about six weeks.  But, it appears that budget cut will…

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