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Useful Site: Social Security’s Hearing Process

Social Security has a great website that describes the hearing process including how to file an appeal, what happens at a hearing, and how to file a complaint if you feel you have been mistreated by an Administrative Law Judge.

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Great Site: Georgia WIPA

The Georgia Work Incentives Planning and Assistance site provides some great overviews of the Social Security system including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are even several examples of how monthly benefits are calculated.   photo credit: Incase … Continue reading

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Useful Sites: Cornell Social Security Library

The Cornell Legal Information Institute Social Security Library is a great top level clearing house for information about the Social Security system, regulations, rulings and court decisions. However, this is a professional level resource and does not ease you into … Continue reading

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Got disability insurance?

Do you think you do not need private disability insurance?  See financial planner Paul Ferraresi’s take on this: You have an eight times greater chance of becoming disabled than dying before age 65, yet, you purchase privately a life insurance … Continue reading

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How much can I get per month on SSI?

Supplemental Security Income, SSI for short, pays up to the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR). For 2010, the Federal Benefit rate stays at $674 and $1,011 for couples. For most people, this means the maximum SSI benefits you can get in … Continue reading

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Great Sites: Online Social Security Handbook

  If you are looking for a clear, simple, and understandable explanation of the ins and outs of the Social Security system, the go-to guide is the Online Social Security Handbook. This online resource boils down the regulations into plain … Continue reading

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Where can I find Social Security forms?

Are you looking for a specific Social Security form? Social Security has a page where you can find it. You can search for a form or browse by category: Prepare for Your Interview Benefits Claims Supporting Forms Medicare Prescription Drug … Continue reading

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Useful Site: Social Security Benefit Calculator

How much will you get from Social Security? You can check your annual Social Security statment (mailed annually before your birthday) for a rough idea. Or you can use Social Security’s on-line benefit calculator.

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