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Disability claims backlog reduced by 44 percent
One year after the backlog of pending disability compensation claims peaked at over 611,000 in March 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced that number by approximately 44 percent to 344,000 claims – a reduction of more than…
Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Website Recognized as Top-Notch, User-Friendly Site
Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare health plan website, kp.org/medicare, received top marks again from HealthMetrix Research Inc. for offering Medicare consumers an easy, positive and high-value experience. The independent research firm announced its list of “Outstanding Medicare Advantage Plan Websites” for 2014 MedicareWebWatch certification, and…
Your Retirement Exit Strategy is Just as Important as Your Savings Plan
When it comes to creating a properly-funded nest egg, it’s all about setting and achieving savings goals. But when it comes time to retire, a well-crafted exit strategy is key to preserving a retirement fund. “Investors that establish a true ‘sell…
Average retiree health costs could overtake Social Security benefits
HealthView Services today launched its new Retirement Health Care Cost Index©, which shows that middle class Americans’ retirement health care costs are on a path to exceed their Social Security benefits. The Index measures the percentage of Social Security benefits…
LEARN ALL ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE AND CHANGES COMING IN 2014!
Beginning August 2014, Social Security number printouts will no longer be available at field offices. Individuals who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card will need to apply for a replacement card. In addition, beginning…
Government Benefits for People with Disabilities
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five people are affected by disabilities. Some of those disabilities happen at birth, while others are the result of injury, illness, or aging. Despite the limitations these conditions may…
Disability Doesn’t Need Your Pity
As a writer and advocate for people with disabilities and mobile challenges, I have gotten a lot of feedback about my pieces. The positive comments, the relative individual sentiments and the critical reviews — every word a fellow in disability…
Has Social Security Disability Enrollment Hit Plateau?
The surge in the number of Americans receiving Social Security disability benefits – up 42% since 2004 – appears to have hit a plateau, but it’s unclear if the program has actually peaked and will ever recede. The number of Americans…
Obama hails health care sign-ups
President Obama said Thursday that a total of 8 million people signed up for health care exchange policies during the initial enrollment period that ended March 31. “The Affordable Care Act is now covering more people at less cost” than many…
Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits
According to the United States Social Security Administration, a 20 year old worker—in any profession—has a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled by the time he or she reaches age 67. And, the likelihood of sustaining a permanent disability grows…