If a child is disabled and has little to no income or resources, they may qualify for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children under 18 may qualify for…
Every fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments for the following year. COLA is designed to ensure that beneficiaries don’t lose their financial security due to inflation and the rapidly rising cost of consumer goods and services in the United States. Recently, the SSA announced that the…
In the era of ramps, elevators, lifts, and other accessible designs, it’s sometimes hard to remember that not too long ago inaccessibility was everywhere. But, then, 31 years ago, for the first time in history, the United States government officially defined the rights of people with disabilities. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? National…
The Social Security Administration offers multiple assistance programs to those with disabilities. However, obtaining approval for these programs can be a difficult and daunting task. Adding to the confusion is the fact that two of the main programs, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, are similarly named. Daggett Shuler Law breaks down the differences…
Before 1930, state-sponsored insurance against job-related injuries, sickness, unemployment, and injury was common in Europe. This was followed by U.S. Progressive Era social scientists and social workers advocating for the same insurance for the American people. This led to the creation of the Social Security Act (SSA). Not long after that, many U.S. political figures…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revealed significant changes to the Social Security Disability Administration (SSDI). For many recipients, this means an increase in monthly benefit payments—thanks to a Cost-Of-Living-Allowance (COLA) adjustment. The SAA has released a Fact Sheet which details revised earnings thresholds, COLA changes, and maximum benefits. The Changes for 2019 Policy revisions…
Rising demand in the United States for disability benefits has caused the average wait time to resolve a claim to rise to over two years. A detailed article on what is happening—and what many disability advocates hope can be done—is available here. As the Baby Boomer generation confronts the health issues and illnesses which come…
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Social Security Administration (SSA) routinely examine social media accounts to determine if recipients are claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits fraudulently. An article detailing their investigations appears here. With the SSA carefully monitoring the Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other social media accounts of SSDI recipients, those…
First proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) in 1992, December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance promotes understanding of disability issues and raises support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. A fully detailed description of the UN resolution is available here. Closer to Home In the…
As November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, Daggett Shuler Law thanks all our Veterans and their Families for their service to our nation. The sacrifices that you continue to make are deeply appreciated by everyone here at Daggett Shuler. In light of National Veterans and Military Families Month, let’s examine some of the…
I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!
Olivia Winston
