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Electronic Records Exchange: Will it Speed Decisions?

Posted on March 24, 2009March 24, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

Social Security has apparently been using the records exchange protocols described in this article for over a year. The program can receive electronic records frommedical…

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Furlough Idea Spreads as States Cut Budgets, SSA Objects to DDS Layoffs

Posted on March 15, 2009March 15, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

The idea of furloughing state employees to balance budgets is spreading. This could spell disaster for the states’ Disability Determinations Services offices — these are…

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Oregon Budget Woes Lead to DDS Furloughs, SSA Objects

Posted on March 14, 2009March 14, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

Today’s Oregonian reports a frightening prospect – the state’s governor is proposing furloughs for all state workers to try to balance the budget – including…

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New Research on Inflammatory Disease Suggests Treatment Direction

Posted on February 26, 2009February 26, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

New animal research in the February 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience may indicate how certain diseases make people feel so tired and listless.…

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What Happens at Tax Time with Disability Benefits?

Posted on February 18, 2009February 18, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

At this time of the year, people who are receiving disability benefits start asking about taxes on their checks. How much, if any, of a…

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Social Security: Increased Volume, Decreased Staff

Posted on February 13, 2009February 26, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

Not too surprising – the one place business is up is at the Social Security office. Today’s Washington Post reports that beleagured workers at the…

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CA Will Continue to Send out SSI Checks

Posted on January 28, 2009February 26, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

The budget impasse in California, which yet again threatens to shut down government until legislators can agree on a budget, will not impact SSI checks…

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Special One-time Payments to Social Security and SSI Recipients

Posted on January 26, 2009February 26, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

The President’s radio address yesterday proposed a one time payment to the disabled and elderly, an aspect of the $825-billion stimulus plan being put together…

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Obama’s Weekly YouTube/Radio Address Today

Posted on January 25, 2009January 27, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

President Obama’s weekly address today discussed his plans for an economic stimulus plan – it’s needed to help get people back to work quickly. Obama…

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When an SSA Overpayment Notice Arrives at Your Door

Posted on January 20, 2009April 8, 2009 by Rachel_Carlson

It is a gloomy day for anyone who receives a notice of overpayment from Social Security (SSA). It can be just a misunderstanding, or something…

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