Social Security will not seize tax refunds for past debts
by Kara Dolan-West | Feb 07, 2015 | Social Security in the News
People who owe old debts to the Social Security Administration are getting a reprieve this tax season: The federal government won’t be seizing their tax refunds. Acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin suspended a debt collection...read more >>
Forty Individuals Arrested and Indicted for Social Security Fraud
by Kara Dolan-West | Jan 21, 2015 | Social Security in the News
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 15, 2015 Forty Individuals Arrested and Indicted for Social Security Fraud On Jan. 12 and 13, 2015, a federal grand jury in the District...read more >>
House rule could set up explosive battle over Social Security
by Kara Dolan-West | Jan 16, 2015 | Social Security in the News
WASHINGTON – Buried in new rules that will govern the House for the next two years is a provision that could force an explosive battle over Social Security’s finances on the eve of the 2016 presidential...read more >>
Under What Circumstances May A Non-Citizen be Eligible for SSI?
by Kara Dolan-West | Aug 20, 2014 | Eligibility
A non-citizen (also called an “alien” for immigration purposes) may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if he or she meets the requirements of the laws for non-citizens that went into effect on August 22,...read more >>
The Social Security Benefits Application Process
by Kara Dolan-West | Jun 20, 2014 | Social Security and Disability Compensation
To apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI benefits based on disability, a person must first make a claim (fill out an application). This is done by contacting the Social Security office, either by phone...read more >>
Can a Criminal Conviction Prevent Me From Receiving Social Security Benefits?
by Kara Dolan-West | May 23, 2014 | Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are an important resource for those injured in a workplace accident. Receiving Social Security Disability benefits can be vital for those unable to work, but the Social Security Administration has guidelines for the...read more >>
Supplemental Security Income for Children with Disabilities
by Kara Dolan-West | May 21, 2014 | Social Security Benefits
SSI makes monthly payments to people with low income and limited resources who are 65 or older, or blind or disabled. Your child younger than age 18 can qualify if he or she meets Social Security’s...read more >>
What is Social Security Disability Insurance?
by Kara Dolan-West | Dec 09, 2013 | Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits,...read more >>