SSA allows those who are assessed an overpayment a few options. Requesting a waiver or diminution of the amount owed can be made; see online forms here. Also, SSA announced it will no longer withhold 100 percent of overpayment assessments and limiting the monthly withholding to 10 percent or 10 d...

Biden took action recently to undo a requirement that recipients of disability continue to "prove" their eligibility to receive benefits. The "CDR" or continuing disability review requirement had been ramped up during the Trump years but that has been reversed by President Biden. 

Expansion of Social Security benefits proposals are in the works and is on the agenda for President Biden but a recent article highlights the absolute critical urgency of the challenge for assuring the solvency of the fund in light of the coronavirus, the resulting recession and the scramble to g...

SSA announced that coming this Fall, Administrative Law Judge hearings will have the option of video hearings rather than telephone only. Since the COVID pandemic began, hearings shifted from in person to telephonic hearings; this new option will be available to claimants who choose it and who ha...

If one is receiving disability benefits and considering a return to work, SSA's "Ticket to Work" program has additional helpful details here.