SSI
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SSI online application
People can now apply for SSI online. The online application is available for people who: Are 18-64 years and 10 months and applying for SSI and SSDI. Have never been married. Have never applied for SSI for themselves…
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Updated Social Security collateral estoppel guidance
The Social Security Administration has issued an updated POMS about collateral estoppel and disability claims. Collateral estoppel can apply when an individual receiving Social Security or SSI files a disability claim under a different title or for a…
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Manner of appearance for Social Security administrative law judge hearings
The Social Security Administration’s new regulations about manner of appearance in administrative law judge hearings are effective as of November 23, 2024. The new regulations allow Social Security to schedule hearings in one of four ways: Audio appearance…
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Changes to Social Security waiver of overpayment policies
The Social Security Administration has made several changes to its policies about waiver of overpayments. Social Security must now begin from a neutral position when determining fault and must develop the evidence regarding whether the individual was at…
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Social Security updates listing of available occupations
Effective June 22, 2024, the Social Security Administration determined that 114 occupations listed in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles are not isolated jobs that can no longer be used to find that a person is not disabled. Social…
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Social Security reduces past relevant work consideration to 5 years
Effective June 22, 2024, the Social Security Administration has reduced the past relevant work consideration to five years. Social Security disability determinations use a five step sequential evaluation process: 1) Is the person working or earning less than…
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Benefits extension for Ukranian Humanitarian Parolees
President Biden’s signing of The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, expanded resettlement assistance provided by The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to displaced Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians paroled to the U.S. The ORR updated its eligibility criteria and mainstreamed…
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Social Security benefits statements available online
The Social Security Administration now has Benefits Statements (SSA-1099 or SSA 10425) available online for the past six years using the client’s my Social Security account. A Benefits Statements shows the total amount of benefits a person received…
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Online submitting of SSA 3288 release form
The Social Security Administration now allows online completing and submitting the SSA 3288 form to release records to third parties. Clients can still submit the SSA 3288 form to their local office in paper. (Social Security Dear Colleague…
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Expansion of Social Security Compassionate Allowance Program
The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowance Program to 12 additional medical conditions. The Compassionate Allowance Program identifies particularly severe claims and allows a disability finding for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance for…