disability benefits
Fixing SSA’s overpayment practices
As you may recall, the Social Security Administration has been under investigation for how they handled recouping overpayments from beneficiaries even when the government made the mistake. The newly appointed Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley said: “that in the…
Social Security’s “Clawback” Process and the Angst it Produces
To say that Social Security is complex is a clear understatement, and the myriad rules and potential for changes in beneficiary circumstances present a recipe for extremely uncomfortable situations. One such situation is the subject of an article appearing today…
The Nuances of Switching from Disability to Retirement Benefits
In response to a question from a disability benefits recipient approaching her automatic transition to retirement benefits, this post on maximizemysocialsecurity.com outlines the mechanics of the process, and explains the recipient’s inability to defer retirement benefits and continue on disability to…