Social Security Administration

What the 2025 COLA Means for Your SSI Payments: A Guide to the December Bonus

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital program that helps millions of Americans who have limited income and resources. For those receiving SSI, December is an important month because they can expect an additional payment, which includes the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Understanding the eligibility criteria for this December bonus and how the upcoming … Read more

Why You Should Consider Appointing a Representative for Your SSA Claims: A Guide to Form SSA-1696

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The SSA-1696 form, also called the Appointment of Representative form, is an important document that allows individuals to appoint a representative to manage their Social Security matters. Whether you’re applying for retirement benefits, disability, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this form can help you appoint someone trusted to handle your application process and communications with … Read more