2015 Social Security Changes

Each year based on the Consumer Price Index Social Security makes some changes. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will be 1.7% increase. The Tax Rate for employees and self-employed remains the same at 7.65% and 15.30%...

Spring is here!

On April 1, 2014, the following Eligibility Standards Changes will occur: 1. SSI-MAO and QMB Income Standards increased from $958 to $973 for single individuals and $1,293 to $1,311 for couples. 2. SLMB Income Standards range increased from $958.01 – $1,149 to...

Happy New Year!

In January 2014, the following Eligibility Standards Changes will occur: 1. Federal Benefit Rates (FBR):      a. Individual FBR increased from $710 to $721.      b. Couple FBR increased from $1,066 to $1082.      c. 300% Individual FBR increased from $2,130 to $2,163....