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11/12/2022

Wondering how much Social Security benefits will increase in 2023? Keep reading to learn how much the 2023 COLA increase will be and when you can expect to see the increase in your monthly Social Security and Social Security Disability payments.

The exact number of seniors in the United States who rely on Social Security for the majority of their income is heavily debated. In 2017, the Social Security Administration reported that just under 20 percent of America...

10/01/2022

If you've been injured at work in Minnesota, chances are you're entitled to the services of a qualified rehabilitation consultant. Find out how working with a QRC can help you reach your rehabilitation goals and get back to work as soon as possible.

Almost 10,000 workplace illnesses and injuries occur in Minnesota each year. The injured worker often requires rehabilitation to return to work when a workplace injury happens. Often, injured workers rely on the services...

09/03/2022

Disability can happen to anyone at any age. In some cases, a person may not realize their condition qualifies for compensation. To find out whether you are entitled to disability benefits, you need to know what conditions qualify for SSDI in Minnesota.

Around 9 million Americans receive disability benefits each year. However, this figure only represents a fraction of the number of people living with disabilities in the U.S. The total population of Americans with disabi...

07/29/2022

Hundreds of thousands of essential workers kept the state of Minnesota running during the worst parts of the pandemic. Now they are being recognized for their sacrifices with bonus checks familiarly known as Hero Pay.

Learn when applicants will find out whether their applications were approved or denied, how much they can expect to receive, and what to do if an application gets denied.

Earlier this year, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Frontline Worker Payments into law. Commonly known as Hero Pay, these payments were intended to acknowledge the sacrifices frontline workers made to their communi...

07/01/2022

The majority of millennials are worried about their chances of receiving Social Security. Are they right? Here are seven facts and myths about Social Security Generation Y needs to know.

The majority of millennials are worried about their chances of receiving Social Security. Are they right? Here are seven facts and myths about Social Security Generation Y needs to know.

06/14/2022

Staffing cuts have exacerbated wait times for those seeking social security and disability benefits. While states like Alaska, Iowa, Virginia, and West Virginia have experienced the greatest losses, many other states have been hit hard as well. Keep reading to find out what this means for SSDI wait times in your state.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/13/states-hit-hardest-by-social-security-staffing-cuts.html

05/30/2022

Not sure what to expect at your upcoming social security disability hearing? It's common to feel anxious about doing or saying the wrong thing in front of a judge. This guide to the top ten mistakes to avoid at your social security disability hearing will put your mind at ease.

Around 67 percent of first-time social security disability applicants get denied benefits. This can happen for any number of reasons, from a minor application error to saying the wrong thing at a hearing. This guide to S...

05/28/2022

Find out how the Social Security Administration's new Equity Action Plan will pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and those who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.


https://blog.ssa.gov/social-securitys-equity-action-plan/

05/28/2022

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Minnesota Legislature reached a historic deal Saturday to eliminate state income taxes on Social Security benefits while boosting credits for working families and lowering the first-tier income tax rate.

https://www.twincities.com/2022/05/21/mn-legislatures-proposed-deal-eliminates-taxes-on-social-security/

Deal would eliminate taxes on Social Security, boost renter credits, reduce the first tier tax rate.

04/16/2022

If you’ve been injured at work and are unable to perform your duties, you’re already worried about paying medical bills and losing wages. You should not have to worry about losing your job on top of everything else.

Here’s what you need to know about your rights as an injured worker and the laws that protect employees against wrongful termination and retaliation.

It’s natural for workers to experience anxiety over whether or not to file for workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, many workers worry about employer retaliation after filing a workers’ compensation claim.

03/28/2022

Anywhere from 7.7 million to 23 million Americans have developed symptoms associated with long Covid. Although Covid-19 illness qualifies as a disability, many who are suffering the long-term effects of the disease are finding it difficult to win disability benefits. Learn why in our latest article.

The vast number of long Covid patients combined with the lack of medical evidence is resulting in severely low approval rates for Covid-related disability claims.

02/22/2022

As parents and loved ones enter their later years, it is important to start planning for the future. Power of attorney is one valuable way you can help protect your loved one's best interests. Learn everything you need to know about power of attorney for elderly parents in this thorough, easy-to-read guide.

Learn about getting a power of attorney for elderly parents, the different types of power of attorney, and the pros and cons of getting power of attorney.