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    • The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Bulletin reports that as of January 2025 Social Security beneficiaries can no longer just drop by their local district office with a question or to get an issue resolved.  Most people must call for an appointment.  Exceptions are made for military personnel, people with terminal illnesses and those…

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    • In December Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Social Security Fairness Act, which will raise Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans.  The new law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision Offset and the Government Pension Offset. These 2 laws coordinated and offset Social Security benefits for recipients of government pensions for federal, state…

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    • Summer 2021 Newsletter STILL STANDING…AND PRACTICING I published the first issue of Social Security & You in Spring of 1993.  Some years I’ve published more issues than others.  The most recent issue was dated Spring 2019: over 2 years ago.  The world was a much different place then.  Especially for me.  Read the full newsletter…

      3+ years ago
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter An Opioid Story I’ve changed his name. Let’s call him Gerald. He was a laborer. And by that I don’t mean that he just did physical work. He was a card-carrying member the Labor’s Union local. And that meant a lot to him. I represented him for Social Security disability and Michigan…

      5+ years ago

    SOCIAL SECURITY 2024 COLA is 3.2%

    Due to inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) for 2023 led to a substantial Cost of Living Adjustment of 8.7%. As inflation has dipped considerably the hike for 2024 will only be 3.2%.
    The CPI-W is measured from the third quarter of 2022 through the third quarter of 2023.
    The estimated average SS benefit all retired workers in 2024 will be $1,907, after the increase, up from $1,848 this year.


    The average for a retired couple will be $3,033, up from $2,939.
    The average disabled worker will receive $1,537, up from $1,489.
    The amount necessary to earn a quarter of coverage for 2024 will be $1,730. The threshold for Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) in 2024 will be $1,550 per month.

    Call today if you have questions about the Michigan Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer Services provided by William Crawforth.

    To schedule an appointment call 800-864-1244 or fill out the contact form at the top of this page.

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