The Trump administration’s new Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, will be evaluating the Social Security Administration closely looking for ways government can provide better services and eliminate waste.    A statement from the new acting Commissioner of Social Security, Lee  Dudek, was released yesterday, February 19, 2025.  Watch the video to get some insights into what I’ve learned.

A press release from acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek addresses how DOGE will affect Social Security.

He stated:

Good government means finding ways to do better: The Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is a critical part of President Trump’s commitment to identifying fraud, waste, and abuse, and better ways for the government to function to support its people. I want to be very clear about the DOGE personnel who are now working at Social Security.

• Our continuing priority is paying beneficiaries the right amount at the right time, and providing other critical services people rely on from us.
• DOGE personnel CANNOT make changes to agency systems, benefit payments, or other information. They only have READ access.
• DOGE personnel must follow the law and if they violate the law they will be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution.

I am confident that with DOGE’s help and the commitment of our executive team and workforce, that Social Security will continue to deliver for the American people.”

This is directly from the Commissioner of Social Security.  I hope this information will help to ease any anxiety that you may have about changes coming to Social Security.  As I said before, I guarantee you that both Republicans and Democrats are committed to the Social Security system and making sure that it works for all of us.

God Bless!

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Because of Issues with Social Security, we are experiencing significant delays in the processing of claims.    There is a backlog of claims that have been delayed at the initial application and reconsideration levels.  Please don’t get discouraged.  We are doing all we can to help Social Security process claims more quickly.

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Take Care and God Bless

Randy Adams, ADR
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“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly before your God.” Micah 6:8

How will the Trump administration affect Social Security?  Nothing is certain.  Every time I research one website and get one view; I can look at another website and get a totally different view.  Click the image below to watch the video to get some insights into what I’ve learned.

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to protect Social Security.  I do not foresee any major changes in the next 4 years.  I do not foresee any cuts in benefits.  Any changes are probably going to be more internal.  It appears that Pres. Trump will be trying to improve government service efficiency by overhauling federal employee management and government worker productivity.  How and if this will be instituted is simply not known.  The goal is to make government services more cost-efficient and improve public services.

The people we work with at the district offices are vital to helping us serve you better.  They are under a lot of pressure right now because of personnel cuts.  Please be patient and kind.

I’ve been working with Social Security since 1990.  Since it is a federal program, it will always be affected by political issues.  Some good and some bad.  I have heard since 1990 that Social Security is going to run out of money in the next few years.  It has never happened.  I believe that the federal government, Republicans or Democrats, are committed to making good on the promises that they have made to the American citizen.

Have great 2025 and may God bless America.

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Because of Issues with Social Security, we are experiencing significant delays in the processing of claims.    There is a backlog of claims that have been delayed at the initial application and reconsideration levels.  Please don’t get discouraged.  We are doing all we can to help Social Security process claims more quickly.

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If you know anyone who may need Social Security disability benefits, please give them my number,

888-551-1190

forward this email to them, or click the links below that will share on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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I will listen to them and help them understand Social Security Disability and if they may qualify. Remember, I never charge for consultations, and there is never a fee unless we win.

I work for you. I am your advocate! If you have concerns, please contact me.

We are “A Voice for the Disabled”

Take Care and God Bless

Randy Adams, ADR
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.AdamsDisability.com

Phone: 888-551-1190

“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly before your God.” Micah 6:8

Every year the Social Security Administration makes a “cost-of-living adjustment” or “COLA” to help Social Security and SSI recipients income remain consistent with the inflation rate.  While it’s usually not a lot of money, it’s very important and comforting to know that the amount of income you’re receiving now should keep pace with the cost-of-living.  Listen to the video to find out how much the cost-of-living raise will be.

Beginning January 1, 2025, the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits will be 2.5%.  I know that’s not a lot of money given the high inflation rate.  It is a little less than the cost-of-living adjustment for 2024.  So it’s good news but not great news.

This is the week before Thanksgiving.  A lot of people have been asking about how the presidential election will be affecting Social Security.  I will be putting out a video after Thanksgiving and I will do my best to address these concerns.  I hope you will take the time to watch it.

I do not anticipate any large changes anytime soon.  Don’t worry, be happy, and enjoy Thanksgiving!

To get more information about the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment rule click on: https://www.ssa.gov/cola.

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Because of Issues with Social Security, we are experiencing significant delays in the processing of claims.    There is a backlog of claims that have been delayed at the initial application and reconsideration levels.  Please don’t get discouraged.  We are doing all we can to help Social Security process claims more quickly.

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If you know anyone who may need Social Security disability benefits, please give them my number,

888-551-1190

forward this email to them, or click the links below that will share on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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I will listen to them and help them understand Social Security Disability and if they may qualify. Remember, I never charge for consultations, and there is never a fee unless we win.

I work for you. I am your advocate! If you have concerns, please contact me.

We are “A Voice for the Disabled”

Take Care, God Bless, and Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Randy Adams, ADR
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.AdamsDisability.com

Phone: 888-551-1190

“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly before your God.” Micah 6:8

Mr. Martin J. O’Malley is the new commissioner of the Social Security Administration.  He is instituting a number of changes that will be helpful in providing better care of the disabled.  One of the most exciting changes is the fact that Social Security is expanding access to the SSI program by updating the definition of a public assistance household.  This will give more money to people who are applying and who are receiving SSI benefits.  Please listen to my video for more information.

Beginning in September 2024, Social Security has announced that they will be expanding the definition of a Public Assistance Household.  This will allow more people to qualify for SSI, increase some SSI recipient’s benefit amounts, and reduce reporting burdens for individuals living in public assistance households.

For example, if you are receiving SSI and you live in a household that has a spouse, relatives or friends who contribute financially to the household, your monthly SSI amount received is currently reduced, typically by 1/3.  Instead of getting the full SSI benefit of $943 a month, many only receive about $609 a month because of other resources.  With the new change, if you are receiving SSI, you may qualify for the maximum amount – $943 a month, because, in many cases, they will no longer count the income of others in the household.

I’ve included a link below that will direct you to the Social Security’s blog regarding this new, exciting benefit.

To get more information about the new rule click on:

https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2024/#5-2024-3

Because of Issues with Social Security, we are experiencing significant delays in the processing of claims.    There is a backlog of claims that have been delayed at the initial application and reconsideration levels.  Please don’t get discouraged.  We are doing all we can to help Social Security process claims more quickly.

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If you know anyone who may need Social Security disability benefits, please share this article with them and give them my number,

888-551-1190

I will listen to them and help them understand Social Security Disability and if they may qualify. Remember, I never charge for consultations, and there is never a fee unless we win.

Take care and God bless! 

Randy Adams, Accredited Disability Advocate

www.AdamsDisability.com

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“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly before your God.”  Micah 6:8

These changes may have significant impact especially with regard to past work in the past five years. Listen to my video below.

Beginning June 9, 2024, Social Security has announced that they will be changing how they consider a claimant’s past relevant work when adjudicating the claim. Previously, when we went to a Social Security hearing or when Social Security was evaluating the case, they would need to determine if you could return to any of your work that you had performed in the last 15 years. Now, they will only consider if you could return to work to any job that you had performed in the last five (5) years. While this may be difficult to understand, in plain English, it means that fewer people will be denied SSDI benefits just because they had an easier or lighter job that they had performed over six years ago, or before the claim was adjudicated. If your claim was denied within the last 10 years, because the decision said that you could return to work in some job that you had done in the past, please give me a call. I will take a look at your case to see if you may qualify for benefits under the new rule. I’ve included a link below that will direct you to a Social Security announcement regarding this new, exciting benefit.

https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/recentregulatory.html

Because of Issues with Social Security, we are experiencing significant delays in the processing of claims.    There is a backlog of claims that have been delayed at the initial application and reconsideration levels.  Please don’t get discouraged.  We are doing all we can to help Social Security process claims more quickly.

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If you know anyone who may need Social Security disability benefits, please share this article with them and give them my number,

888-551-1190

I will listen to them and help them understand Social Security Disability and if they may qualify. Remember, I never charge for consultations, and there is never a fee unless we win.

Take care and God bless! 

Randy Adams, Accredited Disability Advocate

www.AdamsDisability.com

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“And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly before your God.”  Micah 6:8