Social Security has announced changes and cost-of-living adjustments to benefits for 2018. These modifications will be effective for next year. A 2.0 percent cost of living adjustment will be made to all benefits and payments that are tied to the COLA. Generally, all retirement and disability beneficiaries receiving monthly Social Security or SSI benefits will get a two percent raise. …
Disability Rules Changes at Social Security Affect New Claims for Benefits
The Social Security Administration has recently announced some important changes to its rules about how SSA will consider opinion evidence from doctors, therapists and other professionals. The changes will apply to all claims for disability benefits filed on or after March 27, 2017. For many years, Social Security has been required to give greater weight in the disability evaluation process …