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The COLA for 2026 has been announced, and it is an increase of 2.8% This adjustment will take effect on January 1, 2026. Anyone receiving SSD and/or SSI benefits will start receiving letters later this year, with the exact increase amount for your monthly payments. As always, SSI payments are dependent on the individual’s living situation, income, and/or assets, and the monthly payment can fluctuate. Please remember that payments are always a month behind, and the actual incr

Many people assume that once they hire a lawyer for their Social Security Disability claim, they can simply sit back and let the lawyer handle everything. That’s a common belief, especially since that’s how it can seem in some types of legal cases. But when it comes to Social Security, it’s a bit different, and it’s important to understand why. Social Security Cases Are a Team Effort Unlike other types of legal matters, Social Security law places the primary responsibility fo

If you were receiving SSI benefits and are incarcerated, post-sentencing, in other words, after being sentenced to jail/prison time, you...