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SOCIAL SECURITY COLA: 2022

https://www.ssa.gov/news/cola

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLA: 2021

The 2021 COLA  is 1..3%. The press release is https://www.ssa.gov/news/cola/

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLA: 2020

The Social Security Administration has announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2020. The increase is 1.6%. The press release is HERE

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLA: 2019

The Social Security Administration has announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2019. The increase is 2.8%. The press release is HERE

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BEWARE OF SCAMS!

The Office of the Inspector General monitors scams. You can read about them HERE

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WEATHER CANCELLATIONS OF HEARINGS

Not sure if your hearing is rescheduled because of weather? Wondering if the District Office is open for business due to weather or otherwise? The Social Security website has a running list of closings and late openings and early closings. You … Continue reading

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THE 300 SPARTANS

In 480 BC, an outnumbered Greek force of 300 Spartans, along with others in the alliance of Greek city-states, attempted to stop the advance of the Persians to conquer Greece at Thermopylae. King Leonidas of Sparta led the 300 Spartans, to … Continue reading

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SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE CLOSING: NOVEMBER 29, 2013

All Social Security offices will be closed to the public on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, 2013, so that employees may work on backlog reduction.

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLA 2014

The Social Security Administration has announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2014. The increase is 1.5%. The press release is HERE

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CAN YOU APPLY ONLINE FOR SSI/SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS?

Currently, it is NOT possible to apply online for SSI. To apply for SSI, you must either go to the local Social Security Office or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday to apply. … Continue reading

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