December 17, 2024

📢The Disability Digest Monthly News: December 2024 Edition

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📰 Recent News You Should Know

“Social Security Tackles Overpayment ‘Injustices,’ But Problems Remain”
SSA is addressing overpayment issues, an area of significant concern for many beneficiaries. Efforts to resolve these challenges are ongoing, but this update shines a light on the steps being taken.
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“Changes To Past Relevant Work and Disability Determinations”
Adjustments to how past work to only the last 5 years instead of 10 years have simplified the application process and should speed up the decision process.

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