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Social Security Administration Announces 8.7% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2023

On October 14, 2022, the Social Security Administration announced an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will begin in January 2023. This is the largest COLA adjustment in 40 years and was approved to address the high inflation rate. The adjustment will impact both Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and the […]

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Nursing Home Medicare Fraud Case Settled for $11.2 Million

When families move their loved ones into nursing homes, they trust the facilities and caregivers to give them the attention and care they need and deserve. Unfortunately, these corporations often do not live up to these expectations. SavaSeniorCare, a Georgia-based company that owns and operates skilled nursing facilities in several states, faced lawsuits nationwide for

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How To Seek Compensation for Toxic Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune

Between 1953 and 1987, toxic chemicals and carcinogens contaminated the water supply at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. As a result, thousands of Marines, their families, and workers on base suffered serious illnesses and other health complications. Now, those impacted are demanding justice. Previously, anyone who contracted illnesses through toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune

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As COVID-19 State of Emergency Lifts in North Carolina, So Will Healthcare Provider Protections

On August 15th, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, which he initially declared March 10th, 2020, had ended. In addition, Senate Bill 704: The COVID-19 Recovery Act, which granted healthcare providers immunity from civil claims brought on by the stress of the pandemic, also ended on the same date. So, what does this

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Affordable Connectivity Program to Provide High-Speed Internet for Qualified Americans

In November 2021 when Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was also created. This program is designed to provide high-speed internet to millions of Americans who would otherwise be unable to afford the rising costs of internet services. To be eligible, if your household income is twice the federal poverty

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Social Security Administration Resumes In-Person Disability Hearings

As of June 1, 2022, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed in-person disability hearings on a limited basis, subject to strict COVID protocols, including mask mandates, limited hearing room capacity, hearings scheduled each day and hearing office access to non-claimants and physical barriers between the ALJ, attorney and claimant. Only certain case types will

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Social Security Administration Increases Attorney Fee Cap

Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, recently announced that the cap on attorney fees in disability claims has been raised from $6,000 to $7,200, effective November 30, 2022. The last time the attorney fee cap was raised was in 2009. For Social Security disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claimants, the

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Significant Cost-of-Living Adjustment Expected in 2022

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced, in an effort to combat the increasing inflation rate, that a significant cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is likely by the end of 2022. The COLA will potentially be as high as 8%, which would mark the largest COLA adjustment since 1981 (when beneficiaries received an 11.2% adjustment). While the

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Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits if Your Spouse Works?

Becoming disabled can be very overwhelming, and the process of seeking help can be just as such. Many questions may arise, such as how you’ll continue supporting your family or whether you qualify for assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) through the SSA can be confusing and complex, but

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