2017 Social Security Disability and SSI Legal Updates

Social Security Introduces New Work Incentive Demonstration Project for SSDI

November 2017. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a new trial program to help SSDI recipients return to work or increase their earnings.

ABLE Savings Accounts for Individuals With Disabilities Preserve SSI and Medicaid Eligibility

October 2017. New ABLE savings accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save money without losing their eligibility for SSI or Medicaid.

Information for Social Security and SSI Recipients Affected by Hurricanes and Natural Disasters

September 2017. With the disruption of mail service and the closure of many Social Security offices in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey, the Social Security Administration has released information about the delivery of benefit payments scheduled for September 1.

Social Security Changes Disability Hearing Rules

May 1, 2017. Social Security has a new deadline for submitting evidence before a hearing, but will be providing more notice of a hearing date.

New Disability Rules on Weight Given to Treating Doctors and Acceptable Medical Sources

January 2017. Social Security has made significant rule changes in how it evaluates and weighs the opinions of an applicant's doctor, nurse practictioner, or other medical provider.

Changes to Social Security’s Disability Listings for Mental, Emotional, and Cognitive Disorders

January 17, 2017. Social Security has updated its disability listings for mental disorders and many of the changes and additions are significant.

Social Security and SSI Disability and Benefit Amounts for 2017

January 1, 2017. The Social Security Administration has announced a 0.3% increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Medicare Premiums, Deductibles, and Copays Change for 2017

January 1, 2017. Here are the new numbers for Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays.