Increase in Social Security Disability Applications
Bloomberg NewsSocial Security Applications Almost Double Because of Recession Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Applications for Social Security benefits rose almost 50 percent more than expected this year because of the recession, according to the federal retirement program. “We are seeing a significant incr...
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Why does it take so long to get disability benefits?
Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration is overwhelmed by the amount of disability claims they have. The staff shortages at the Social Security Administration have been well documented over the years. The system was never set up to facilitate the volume of applications they get...
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Applying for Disability
What is the easiest way to start a disability application? We recommend doing a phone application which is very easy to set up. By calling Social Security's toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 you can set up a telephone appointment to have your application taken over the phone. ...
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