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Disability Dilemma: Maximizing Social Security Benefits While Working

Miami, Florida – A reader sought advice on how working while collecting disability would impact their Social Security benefits. The reader, currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments at 64, was contemplating returning to work before reaching full retirement age at 67. Under SSDI, Social Security assesses monthly earnings to determine disability status. If monthly earnings exceed $1,550 in 2024 ($2,590 for the blind), it signals to Social Security that the individual may no …

Disability Benefits: New Payment Arriving Soon for Eligible Americans

Miami, Florida – The Social Security Administration is set to distribute new disability benefits to beneficiaries in the United States next week. These payments are available to those who meet specific eligibility criteria. In contrast to common belief, recipients of disability benefits will only receive one payment per month, similar to retirement beneficiaries. However, individuals who also receive Supplemental Security Income may be eligible to receive two separate checks in a single month. The upcoming …

Social Security Disability Benefits: Financial Relief for Millions of Americans

In Miami, Florida, many Americans rely on Social Security Disability benefits to support themselves. These benefits are not just for retirees but also for individuals with disabilities who meet certain criteria. The monthly checks provide financial relief to households facing challenges due to disabilities. Each case of receiving Disability benefits is unique, with some individuals receiving payments until full retirement age while others receive them temporarily. Approximately 11% of all Social Security benefits distributed in …

Disability Check Arrival: Americans to Receive $3,822 Direct Deposit Payments

Los Angeles, CA – The Social Security Administration (SSA) revealed a significant update regarding disability payments for Americans in need. Beginning next week, hundreds of individuals with disabilities are set to receive direct deposits into their bank accounts, each totaling $3,822. Data from the SSA indicates that around 68 million Americans are to receive Social Security benefits each month by 2024, with a total annual distribution of about $1.5 trillion. In 2023, disabled workers and …

Disability Recipients Alert: Social Security Payment Schedule Changes Announced

New York, NY – Social Security recipients across the country should take note of upcoming changes to their payment schedules. In an effort to provide more efficient and consistent payments, the Social Security Administration has announced adjustments to the distribution of benefits for retired workers and individuals receiving disability support. Starting in April, all Social Security retirement and disability recipients will see a shift in payment dates, with the next round of payments scheduled for …

Retirement Beneficiaries and Disability Recipients Alert: No Social Security Payments Next Week!

New York City, NY – Social Security retirement beneficiaries and disability recipients in New York City, NY should take note that there will be a pause in Social Security payments next week. This disruption affects those who receive both Social Security retirement benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as payments are scheduled differently for March 2024. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has set the payment date for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and retirement beneficiaries …

Texas Man with Claimed Intellectual Disability Risks Execution Over 1997 Murder Case

Huntsville, Texas — A Texas man, whose legal representation argues is intellectually disabled, is facing execution after being convicted for the 1997 murder of a woman. The case has garnered attention due to the complexities surrounding the assessment of intellectual disabilities in capital punishment cases. In 1997, authorities charged the man with the murder following an incident at a suburban home in Dallas. Prosecutors argued that the defendant burglarized the home and subsequently killed the …

Asha Kiran Struggles Continue as Disability Commission Lacks Leadership

New Delhi, India — Ongoing issues surrounding the management of Asha Kiran, a government-run home for the intellectually disabled, have come to a head with the revelation that the national commission dedicated to the welfare of people with disabilities remains without a chairperson. This vacancy has sparked concern among activists and caregivers, as it underscores long-standing governance and accountability issues in institutions meant to serve some of the most vulnerable populations. Asha Kiran, which translates …

SSDI Payment Schedule Revealed: July 2024 Disability Benefits Dates Announced

Los Angeles, CA – Social Security recipients who rely on disability benefits eagerly await their upcoming payment dates for the month of July. Whether receiving Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), individuals are preparing their budgets for the next month. For SSI recipients, the first payday of July falls on the 1st, with all recipients receiving their benefits on this date. However, for SSDI recipients, the payment dates vary depending on the individual’s …

Police Chief’s Medical Disability Pension to be Voted on Next Week by Charleston PD Pension Board

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Police Department Pension and Relief Fund board is set to convene next week to deliberate on the former police chief’s application for a medical disability pension. In September 2023, James “Tyke” Hunt was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation by the Professional Standards Division. Following a closed internal investigation in April, Chief Scott Dempsey announced Hunt’s demotion from lieutenant to corporal in connection with two conduct …