Media Monitoring: June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023 NOSSCR’s Media Monitoring aims to keep its readers informed about the latest updates, trends, and discussions happening in social security in adjacent spaces. Stories, columns, or other pieces included in media monitoring do not reflect the views or opinions of NOSSCR as an organization. CAMPAIGN 2024 2024 Republican Candidate Mike
Long COVID isn’t over, but there’s a way to help
FLEMING: Long COVID isn’t over, but there’s a way to help With the nation officially moving on from COVID-19 emergency mode, we are in grave danger of leaving behind friends and family who still need help. And if the federal government does not take action soon, we will see the suffering
STATEMENT: Federal Courts Find Social Security’s Adjudication Process Flawed
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Social Security Benefits for Children: How They Work
A child may be eligible for benefits based on a parent's work record By BARBARA A. FRIEDBERG Social Security is usually associated with monthly payments to retirees. However, there is another important facet of Social Security benefits—providing financial assistance to children. Children may qualify for benefits if a parent is retired, disabled, or deceased. Children
Congress Approves Boost To Special Ed, Disability Programs
A newly approved $1.7 trillion federal spending bill will bring more funding for special education while expanding access to ABLE accounts and addressing the use of electric shock on people with disabilities. The legislation, which funds the government through September, was signed by President Joe Biden just before the start of
This is from a recent Washington Post Article by Lisa Rein
He had made it through four years of denials and appeals, and Robert Heard was finally before a Social Security judge who would decide whether he qualified for disability benefits. Two debilitating strokes had left the 47-year-old electrician with halting speech, an enlarged heart and violent tremors. There was just one
What you need to know about having a savings account while on SSDI or SSI
There aren't any savings account limits if you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance. To receive Supplemental Security Income, you can only have up to $2,000 in your name. You may keep up to $100,000 in an ABLE account and it won't impact SSI eligibility. If you're applying for Social
DI 23007.001 Failure to Cooperate and Insufficient Evidence Definitions
This subchapter, Failure to Cooperate and Insufficient Evidence (FTC), describes what adjudicators must do when a claimant does not comply with an initial request for evidence or action, or an initial notice of a consultative examination (CE) appointment. The instructions apply to initial and reconsideration level claims. This section provides
Social Security Administration: Remote Service Delivery Increased during COVID-19, but More Could Be Done to Assist Vulnerable Populations
What GAO Found COVID-19 prompted the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make dramatic changes in the way it delivers services and administers its programs. On March 17, 2020, SSA closed its offices to the public—providing limited in-person visits for individuals with certain critical needs—and expanded remote service delivery options. SSA increased
Lawsuits lay out accusations of fraud within Social Security disability program
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When additional medical evidence is needed to approve a disability benefits application with the Social Security Administration, the agency requires applicants to get a consultative exam with a doctor. In the Kansas City region, Midwest CES is one of several contractors working with the government to