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April 1, 2016
March 2016 Newsletter—–Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning News
Please see the March 2016 Newsletter of Fairfax Virginia Disability and Special Needs Planning Attorney, Sheri R. Abrams.
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March 24, 2016
Happy Easter from the Law Office of Sheri R. Abrams
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March 18, 2016
Social Security Emergency Message—-Waiver of SSI Overpayments Resulting From Same Sex Marriage
When same sex marriage became legal nationwide many same sex couples received an increase in the amount of Social Security benefits that they receive.
However, if one or both members of the same sex couple are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is a needs based benefit, this recognition of legal marriage has caused a reduction or even elimination of their Social Security benefits.
Here are two examples:
1) In cases where both members of a same sex couple are receiving SSI: T...
March 13, 2016
February 2016 Newsletter–Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning News
Please see the February 2016 Newsletter of Fairfax Virginia Disability and Special Needs Planning Attorney, Sheri Abrams.
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February 24, 2016
Beware of New Medicare Phone Scam
Recently scammers have been calling, pretending to work for Medicare.
They say they need to verify your bank account number and it might sound convincing. Some callers may even know the first few numbers of your account, and say you just need to verify the rest. But if you fill in the blanks, youre giving them access to your money and their goal is to steal it.
The callers may say they lost your information and need it to deposit funds, provide additional benefits, or send you a new Medica...
February 11, 2016
Beware of Fake Social Security Emails
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Federal Trade Commission are warning Americans about a scam email with Get Protected” in the subject line.
The email describes new features from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that can help taxpayers monitor their credit reports, and know about unauthorized use of their Social Security number. It even cites the IRS and the official-sounding S.A.F.E Act 2015. It sounds real, but its all made-up.
If you get an email like that, dont click o...
February 8, 2016
Virginia Disability & Senior Housing Resource Seminar——March 3, 2016
Family Support Services at ServiceSource is hosting a Housing Resource Seminar on March 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM.
Learn more about what types of housing resources are available in Virginia and start thinking about what type of housing your loved one(s) might need in the future.
Questions to be answered include:
What housing options are available for my loved one(s)?
Are there requirements for different types of housing?
Whats the difference between sponsored residential and group home living?
Wha...
February 4, 2016
January 2016 Newsletter—Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning News
Please see the January 2016 Newsletter of Fairfax Virginia Disability and Special Needs Planning Attorney, Sheri Abrams.
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January 20, 2016
Northern Virginia Emergency Phone Numbers & Websites
With the expected “historic” snow storm heading Northern Virginia’s way, I wanted to remind everyone of some of the important phone numbers and websites to keep handy:
9-1-1, for police, fire, and rescue (life-threatening emergencies only, please)
Public Safety Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
Fairfax County Emergency Information Line: 703-817-7771
Dominion Virginia Power: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357)
NOVEC: 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500
Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520
VDOT: 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-...
January 11, 2016
If you live in Virginia and Are Denied Social Security Disability Benefits, What Should You Do?
Appeal!
Many disabled people in Virginia become disheartened and frustrated after they receive a Social Security disability benefits denial notice, and they do not appeal. This is often a mistake. Nationally, about 80% of all applicants are denied initially and about 90% are denied at the first appeal stageReconsideration. But many of these people ultimately receive their benefits.
What may be most frustrating about applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Virginia is the process i...
