Articles Tagged with Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorney

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Beginning with benefit payments issued in June 2025, millions of older Americans who are behind on federal student loans will see up to 15 percent of their Social Security income diverted to satisfy that unpaid debt. The Department of Education has already mailed some 195,000 collection notices, and every one of the roughly 5.3 million borrowers in default is expected to receive similar warnings over the summer.

At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, we understand how disruptive and frightening this reduction can be. Social Security Disability Insurance is often the sole or primary source of income for retirees and for individuals living with disabilities. Below, we break down why the garnishments are restarting, who is most at risk, and, most importantly, what legal and financial tools you still have to protect your monthly check.

The Treasury Offset Program Is Back

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The Social Security Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2023 is 8.7%. This is the highest increase since 1981. The COLA will go into effect on January 1, 2023, for approximately 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits. Those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see an increase in payments starting on Dec. 30, 2022. 

What Will The Average Increase Be? 

  • Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will increase on average by $119 per month.
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Even the best Boston SSDI attorneys know an extended wait time for a disability determination hearing can be inevitable. In Boston, the average is 10 months, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration. That’s actually one of the shortest lengths in the country, but that doesn’t make it any less painful for those who are disabled and can’t work but are still trying to make ends meet. SSDI attorney

Now, the newest budget proposal released by the Trump administration indicates these wait times may stretch even longer as staff positions will be slashed and individuals will be tasked with greater caseloads than ever. Denial of initial applications for Social Security Disability Insurance are commonplace, but we may see them in even higher numbers if this budget is passed. People complaining about the rate of assistance through SSDI now may soon be reminiscing on these as “the good old days.”

The fiscal 2019 Social Security Administration Budget would significantly reduce staffing, which in turn is going to mean longer waits in agency offices and on the phone for those trying to navigate the often complex world of disability benefits.  Continue reading

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