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California Public Safety Labor Blog
The Social Security Fairness Act Enacted
By Mastagni Law
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). In…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
SGA is $1,620 for 2025
By Gordon Gates
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is the amount of money that one can earn monthly and still qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The amount is adjusted each year for cost…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Hearing Offices are caught up
By Gordon Gates
Here in Maine and New Hampshire, where I attend Social Security disability hearings with administrative law judges, the hearing offices have caught up. Hearings are being scheduled promptly, with 75+…
Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog
Continuing Resolution – Farm Related Provisions; and Social Security Legislation
OverviewOn December 21, the H.R. 6363, the “Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024,” (Act) was signed into law. The legislation extends federal funding at current levels through March…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
President Designates Frances Perkins National Monument for First Woman Cabinet Secretary
By Tracy Thomas
President Biden Designates Frances Perkins National MonumentToday President Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine, to honor the historic contributions of America’s first…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
The Social Security Merry-Go-Round Has Started. It Affects You No Matter What Your Marital Status.
By Mark Ashton
If you followed the rhetoric that surfaced in the recent presidential campaign, you heard a fair amount of discussion about who was cutting social security payments and how. In addition,…
Florida Special Needs Law
Omitting Food Stamps from In-Kind Support and Maintenance Calculations
Emergency Memorandum-24048—Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance Calculations • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (aka “food stamps”) will no longer be considered when SSA calculates In-Kind Support and Maintenance…
Florida Special Needs Law
2025 COLA Increase: 2.5%
Today, Social Security announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 will be an increase of 2.5%. Beneficiaries will realize the benefits of this increase beginning in January 2025. Social Security's Fact Sheet is…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
By Gordon Gates
Those receiving Social Security benefits, including disability and SSI, will receive a 2.5% increase in 2025.
Florida Special Needs Law
What Assets Count When Applying for SSI?
Since its creation in 1972, the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program has provided financial support to low-income individuals who are over age 65 or have a disability. In March 2024, more…