Every year in January, the Social Security Administration mails the SSA-1099 form to individuals who receive Social Security benefits. This form shows the total amount of Social Security benefits received so that you know how much Social Security income to report on your tax return. If you live in the …
Originally, the age at which an individual could claim Social Security retirement benefits was 65 years old. In 1961, a law was passed which allowed individuals to collect reduced Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, workers still had to wait until the full retirement age (65) …
On May 1, 2012, the Social Security Administration (SSA) unveiled a new addition to its popular suite of electronic services at www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement, which allows people to access their Social Security earnings and benefit information securely and conveniently. To access your online Social Security Statement, you must be at least 18 years …
How do I prepare for the hearing? Mr. Hankus will schedule a conference with you the week before the hearing in order to go over all of the information you need to know. What happens during the hearing? The hearing will begin with the administrative law judge (ALJ) and Mr. …
Have you received a decision from Social Security, a letter from your local SSA office, or any other correspondence filled with abbreviations that have left you confused? Well, here is a useful link to the Social Security administration website that provides a glossary of Social Security terms. Just click on …
After you file a disability application with the Social Security Administration, the SSA transfers your file to a state agency called the Michigan Disability Determination Service. The Disability Determination Service is responsible for gathering your medical evidence, sometimes sending you to consultative examinations and ultimately making an initial determination as …
Regular medical care for your disabilities is important for your health as well as for your social security claim. Since your social security disability claim will be evaluated on the basis of your medical records, it is important to receive regular, ongoing medical treatment in the months (even years) before …
Congress approved resources in the fiscal year 2015 budget to enable Social Security to expand its field office (your local Social Security office) hours. Beginning March 16, field offices nationwide are open to the public for an additional hour (3 to 4 p.m.) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Offices …
