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Harris Beach PLLC

Social Security Administration Relaxes Overpayment Policies

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The U.S. Social Security Administration is making big changes to the way it recoups overpayments and beneficiaries will appreciate the adjustments. After receiving public criticism for the heavy-handed, aggressive manner in...more

Kerr Russell

Recently Married? Consider These Steps To Protect Your Future

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In Michigan, the process for an individual to take their spouse’s last name is fairly simple, but does require taking action with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Michigan Secretary of State. The first...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Window Closing for Couples to Use 'Claim Now, Claim More Later' Social Security Strategy

Spouses who are turning full retirement age this year are the last group who can choose whether to take spousal benefits or to take benefits on their own record. The strategy, used by some couples to maximize their benefits,...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Should a Special Needs Trust Buy a Home for a Beneficiary?

For some people with disabilities, homeownership may present a uniquely empowering opportunity. But for many others, purchasing a home through a special needs trust may be in the beneficiary’s best interests. Homeownership...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Learn About Social Security's Online Tools

With the aging population becoming increasingly tech savvy, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has moved a lot of services online. From applying for Social Security benefits to replacing a card, the SSA has online tools...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Social Security Payments, Medicare Premiums and Deductibles, to Rise in 2019

Social Security payments are set to grow next year, although for some recipients the extra income will be slightly offset by an increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles. Announced by the Social Security Administration...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Feds Expand Oversight of Representative Payees for SSDI and SSI Recipients

For most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues monthly checks directly to the recipients. However, where the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Legal Alert: Constitutional Challenge to Kentucky's Death Master File Statute Rejected

A Kentucky state trial court has rejected a challenge to a state statute requiring life insurers to search the Social Security Administration Death Master File (DMF) and attempt to locate potential beneficiaries, holding that...more

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