By Anita Kulakowski, Integrated Benefits, Inc 1. Understanding the Wait Time for Medicare After Receiving SSDI Most people know that Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to individuals who are 65 years and older. But, did you know that people who have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least two…
By Steve Perrigo Editor’s Note: It would surprise many employees to know they already have access to disability coverage. If you’ve paid FICA taxes for five of the last 10 years, your Social Security Disability Insurance policy is paid up. Two years into a pandemic and the changing economy and Great Resignation forced U.S. employees…
Ted Norwood Editor’s Note: In part two of Ted Norwood’s post on Social Security, financial planning, and retirement, the author explains the various Social Security benefits and impact they may have on your financial status. (Click here to read Part 1 of this post.) Financial Planning, Protection and Retirement The basics The basic principles are…
Ted Norwood Editor’s Note: You are about to enjoy the most entertaining and informative blog post I’ve ever had the pleasure of editing about Social Security benefits. Read on to learn more about what the Social Security Administration and chocolate chip cookies have in common. Thinking about protecting your family’s income, your children’s future, and…
By Matthew Imhoff The Social Security Administration made changes to the Social Security Disability Insurance application and hearing processes during the pandemic. This podcast transcript summary reviews the impact of these changes — many of which are positive. The Social Security Administration was not immune to COVID-19. Like every other aspect of life that…
By Michael Mattison There’s been a lot of buzz around the industry about the recently introduced Social Security Act 2100. If passed, this bill would: Eliminate the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits Provide caregiver credits for individuals that left the workforce to care for children or other dependents Extend student benefits…
By Michael Mattison Editor’s Note: The Social Security Administration was not immune to COVID-19. Like every other aspect of life that changed with the pandemic, the SSA needed to pivot in order to serve the public. While this was a daunting task, the organization transitioned into an almost entirely remote workforce over the span of…
By Ted Norwood and Michael Mattison President Biden fired the Social Security Administration Commissioner Andrew Saul on Friday, July 9, 2021. President Trump appointed Saul in 2019 for a six-year term, set to end in 2025. Biden has not nominated a new Commissioner. He appointed Kilolo Kijakazi as Acting Commissioner. Why did President Biden…
Retirement is something we all dream about. We often envision it as a well-deserved reward after a lifetime of hard work. We imagine it as a time of rest and relaxation, golden years of worry-free ease. The reality is far different for the majority of us. Studies show, for example, 23% of Americans have less…
Though COVID-19 threatens everyone, the elderly face the greatest peril, including – possibly –the United States Social Security Administration. SSA turned 85 years old in August 2020, and it is time to check in on how the pandemic is affecting the department. Social Security administers retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance, survivor, Supplemental Security Income…
