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Social Security Explained, 2008 Edition

Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation for the federal old-age, survivor's and disability insurance segments of the Social Security program.

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Social Security Benefits to increase by 5.8% for 2009; maximum earnings amount subject to FICA increases to $106,800 from $102,000

The Social Security Administration has announced that the monthly benefit for 55 million Americans will increase by 5.8% next year. This is the largest increase since 1982. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $106,800 from $102,000. Of the estimated 164 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2009, about 11 million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the taxable maximum. For additional information, click here.

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Social Security Benefits Including Medicare
Social Security Benefits Including Medicare

Provides an overview of the complex rules relating to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, as well as Medicare benefits.

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Summary of Law Updates

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November 2008 Updates
 
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2009 Weekly Benefit Amounts Announced in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Texas
Maximum and minimum weekly benefit amounts have been announced for Connecticut, Massachusetts and Texas. Review effective dates and amounts for each state.


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SSA renews computer matching program with OPM
The Social Security Administration is renewing a computer matching program that it has with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The results of the matching program are used to determine Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and to determine if a beneficiary's benefits should be reduced due to the public disability benefit offset provision (Social Security Act (Act) §224), the Windfall Elimination Provision (Act §215(a)(7) and §215(d)(3)), and the Government Pension Offset provision (Act §202(k)(5)(A)).


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