Millions in Improper Payments ‘Misdirected’ Through my Social Security Program
An Inspector General report says that about $6 million in Social Security benefits were lost over a three year period through the my Social Security program.
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Fugitive Lawyer Sentenced for His Role in $550 Million Social Security Fraud Scheme
A federal disability lawyer, who is currently a fugitive, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a massive Social Security fraud scheme.
Clinical Psychologist Convicted for His Role in $600 Million Social Security Disability Scheme
A clinical psychologist in Kentucky has been convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration of more than $600 million.
Thinking ‘Outside of the Box’ for SSA
The workload at the Social Security Administration is increasing and the agency is struggling to keep up. The author offers a unique suggestion for how the agency could better meet demands.
Social Security Announces the Top Baby Names of 2016
The Social Security Administration has provided the list of the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2016.
Woman Indicted for Falsely Claiming Social Security Benefits on the Husband She Murdered
An Alabama woman has been indicted for falsely claiming Social Security widow’s benefits for her husband who she murdered.
Five Steps Toward Your Financial Security
As part of National Social Security Month, the Social Security Administration is providing various activities to make the public more aware of the benefits of Social Security.
$550 Million Scheme to Defraud SSA Leads to Guilty Plea
A Social Security disability lawyer recently pleaded guilty to a scheme designed to fraudulently obtain over $500 million in disability payments from the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Taxes Set to Rise for Some Employees in 2017
The Social Security Administration has announced that the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax will climb 7.3% in 2017.
SSA Paid Dead Federal Workers $1.7 Million
An inspector general’s report found that the Social Security Administration improperly paid benefits to federal workers who had previously deceased.
