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    • On 8-27-24, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effor to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little…

      3+ weeks ago
    • You may have heard or read about the Donald Trump and conservative think tank,  The Heritage Foundation’s, plans for a second Trump presidency.  If you haven’t, do a google search.  There is some scary stuff in there, for sure.   Some of it directly affects Social Security benefits.  One of the major proposals involves gradually…

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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

    KEY NUMBERS FOR 2024

    COLA: 3.2%
    Attorney User Fee: $117
    SSI Amounts: $943 for individuals and $1,415 for a couple/month
    FICA wage base: $168,600
    Quarter of coverage amount: $1,730
    Substantial gainful activity amount (non-blind): $1,550/month
    Trial work period threshold: $1,110/month

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

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