Chester County News and Community Website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled updates to its identity verification policies, aimed at safeguarding millions of Social Security records and ensuring the secure administration of …
Stronger Rules, Safer Benefits: How the SSA is Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Identity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially resumed debt collection activities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), a move aimed at recovering billions in overpayments while reaffirming …
Social Security Cracks Down! $2.7 Billion Debt Collection Resumes, Impacting Thousands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of an …
Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) closed a historic chapter in his political career this week, chairing his final hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Known as …
Bob Casey’s Departure Marks the End of an Era in Disability Advocacy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.5% increase in Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for over 72.5 million Americans, set to take effect …
Social Security Benefits to Rise by 2.5% in 2025 Amidst Inflation Stabilization Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Senate approved the Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act. Spearheaded by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), this bipartisan legislation aims …
Empowering Independence: ENABLE Act Secures Financial Freedom for Americans with Disabilities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant changes to its disability determination process, aiming to modernize and improve how disability benefits are assessed. The agency administers …
Social Security Updates Disability Determination Process Read More
If you’re an older adult who is feeling the pinch of today’s high prices, you may be eligible for benefits that can help. One of the easiest ways to find …
Millions of Older Adults Are Missing Out on Benefits Read More