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David W. Magann, P.A. Highlights the 2024 Boost in Social Security Benefits
In 2024, There was good news for over 71 million Americans. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments increased by 3.2 percent, which…
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David W. Magann, P.A. Reports on Social Security’s Inclusion of 12 New Compassionate Allowances Conditions
The Acting Commissioner of Social Security outlined twelve new Compassionate Allowances conditions. They include the following: These conditions are severe, and claims are allowed based…
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David W. Magann, P.A. Highlights Expansion of Supplemental Security Income Access by Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its reach to include more people needing financial assistance who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)….
David W. Magann, P.A. Speaks On Social Security Administration’s Tribal Office Debut
The Office of Native American Partnerships (ONAP) came into being as part of a 2021 Executive Order (EO) 13985: “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities.” The new office just recently appointed Richard Litsey, Esq., a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, as the Director of ONAP. The raison d’etre for ONAP is to centralize and elevate...
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New Social Security Simplifies Disability Evaluation Reduces Work History Period to 5 Years
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant changes to simplify the disability evaluation process, providing much-needed relief for those applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Beginning June 22, 2024, the SSA reduced the work history period it reviews when determining past relevant work from 15 years to just five. This significant update...
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