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    • On May 7, 2025 Frank Bisignano was sworn in as the new Social Security Commissioner.  Mr. Bisignano comes from Fiserv, a leading global payments and financial tech company, where he served as Chairman & CEO. 

      a week+ ago
    • Social Security is introducing a way for my Social Security account holders to access their number & card, digitally, so it is not necessary to carry around their Social Security card. Beginning this summer it will be possible to access the number in a secure manner for purposes other than dealing with the Social Security…

      2+ weeks ago

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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…

      4+ 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

    COLA 2.5% FOR 2025

    The annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for more than 72.5 million Social Security and SSI recipient for 2025 will be 2.5% as inflation comes under control.

    The COLA for 2024 was 3.2%.

    The average retiree will receive $48 more per month next year.

    The earnings limit for workers younger than full retirement age will increase to $23,400. The Social Security Agency deducts $1 for every $2 earned over that amount.

    For those reaching full retirement age in 2025 the earnings limit will increase to $62,160. The Social Security Agency deducts $1 for every $3 earned over that amount until the month the worker reaches full retirement age.

    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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