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Why Your Maximum Social Security Benefits Will Increase for 2024 Starting on January 1

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Brief Overview of Social Security Benefits

At least 71 million Americans will be the recipients of a 3.2% rise in their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments in early 2024. This is expected to take effect in early January 2024.

I Have Arthritis and Cannot Work, What Can I Do?

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Once arthritis has become a disabling condition, it can become so severe that continuing to work may become impossible. How can you survive and pay bills when you can no longer work? You may be able to obtain disability benefits payments from the federal government’s Social Security Administration if your arthritis is severe enough to prevent you returning to work for at least the next 12 months.

Social Security Schedule 2023: Exactly When to Expect Your Check in December 2023

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Social Security Schedule 2023: Exactly When to Expect Your Check in December 2023

If you’re receiving Social Security benefit payments, and you rely on those benefits arriving on time so you can pay your bills and get the things you need, don’t worry. We’ve got all the information you need to know about when you will get your benefit payment and what to do if your payment is late right here in this article.

What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into federal law 30 years ago in 1993. It allows employees to take leave from their employers without the worry of losing their jobs for medical and family reasons. The FMLA applies to any employers that are government agencies, including public schools as well as private employers with 50 or more employees. There are a number of conditions that apply to taking leave under the FMLA and these may affect the person’s ability to apply for social security disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).