by Charlie Hollins | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Several media outlets have recently published stories on the prospects of a large hike in Social Security benefits in the new year, with projections of there being as much as a 10.5% percent increase in 2023. The annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)...
by Charlie Hollins | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
From this Saturday July 16 anyone in the US experiencing mental health distress can simply call or text the number 988 to get connected with a trained counselor. A suicide prevention hotline has been around for 17 years now but the current number (1-800-273-8255) has...
by Charlie Hollins | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfers (P-EBT) have been around since 2020 and is a program to help families with children pay for food when the youngsters are not in school. The system was set up to provide retroactive payment to any kids who missed school due to any...
by Charlie Hollins | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
A recent Social Security update highlighted another on-line screening tool that you can use to find out the best way to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card. By visiting this page Social Security Number and Card | SSA you can now reportedly establish...
by Charlie Hollins | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
In what must be hailed as an inspired move the Maryland Department of Health recently announced some groundbreaking changes to the Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) program. At present any working Marylander who has a disability can become eligible for EID...
by Charlie Hollins | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
There being no evident Social Security updates yet for June we’re going to have a look at a state-run project that provides a housing option for individuals with disabilities. Project Home, also known as the Certified Adult Residential Environment (CARE) project, or...