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4 Secrets You Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefit Applications

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If you have a medical condition that causes you to be disabled and unable to work for at least 12 months you may think you will automatically qualify for disability benefits. However, there are a four things that applicants should know about when they apply for disability benefits before they begin the application process.

Social Security COLA 2024

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Will Social Security recipients get a raise in 2024? The answer is a resounding yes.

Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Americans that qualify to receive benefits. If you are wondering about Social Security COLA 2024, you can expect a much-needed increase in financial assistance. The SSA is increasing benefits by a whopping 3.2%, which represents the largest boost in Social Security and Supplemental Income (SSI) benefits in nearly 40 years.

Steps to Consider After Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

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After being diagnosed with breast cancer it is important to be aware of the different stages of this cancer and precautions to take depending on its severity. This guide can help someone diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through all the information provided by their healthcare provider. This will help to enable them to get the best outcome after their diagnosis has been confirmed.

SSI and SSDI Compared

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has 2 different pathways for those who are eligible for disability benefits. These are the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) schemes that have some similar and some different requirements in order to qualify.

The major difference between the two disability benefits is that SSI eligibility is based on age/disability and the amount of income and assets the claimant has, while eligibility for SSDI is determined by extent of the disability and accumulated work credits.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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September is a month of seasonal transition, as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer in the United States. The first month of climatological autumn is also prostate cancer awareness month.

With more than 175,000 men diagnosed with the disease each year, prostate cancer is one of the most publicized types of cancer. However, much work needs to be done by healthcare experts and advocates, as well as the men that run the risk of contracting the disease after they turn 65 years old.