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Proposed unemployment benefit changes may affect recipients
Proposed unemployment benefit changes may affect recipients
COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina workers may have a tougher time getting jobless benefits in the near future. A senate panel debated changes to the system on Wednesday. Anyone terminated from employment with cause would have to wait 20 days to get …
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Unemployment benefit applications jump to 399000
AP Applications for weekly unemployment benefits spiked last week, largely because companies let go of thousands of workers after the holiday season. Economists said such a jump is typical in early January and downplayed the increase.
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SC senators advance 2 unemployment bills
(AP) COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina workers in part-time and seasonal jobs could not receive unemployment benefits under bills advanced Wednesday to the Senate floor, while the more controversial unemployment measures gained no traction.
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OBAMANOMICS FAILS! REAL UNEMPLOYMENT 19% – 21%
The pathological liar, warmonger, murderer and terrorist Obama has been lying to us since day one. He has delivered on nothing and continues to lie as he campaigns for another 4 years as president. He has destroyed our economy. Unemployment is really at 19% -21% We are in 5 wars. Three he started. He is terrorizing and killing civilians in other countries to further his own agenda. He is an assassin. Plus, he tried to assassinate a US citizen. He trying to take away our freedom and nullify the US Constitution. Obama is the laziest, worst and dumbest president in US history.
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Income at Risk: Unemployment Skyrockets for Those with Disabilities, Reports Allsup
Belleville, Ill. (Vocus) October 19, 2009
Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, according to a quarterly study by Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services.
At the same time, the Allsup Disability Study: Income at Risk shows the number of people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits continues to climb. Thousands of people are forced to leave their jobs each month because of disabling conditions. Additionally, the rising SSDI application rate may be a result of individuals with worsening disabilities who have been out of work because of the recession and now realize they are medically unable to return to work.
Specifically, the third-quarter Allsup study shows unemployment averaged 16.1 percent for people with disabilities, compared to 9.3 percent for people with no disabilities, according to non-seasonally adjusted data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Over time, the study shows people with disabilities consistently experience higher rates of unemployment. Monthly unemployment rates for people with disabilities during the third quarter ranged from 15.1 percent (July) to 16.9 percent (August). These are the highest monthly unemployment rates reported since the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began reporting data on unemployment rates for people with disabilities last October. Monthly unemployment rates for people with no disabilities, in comparison, ranged from 9.2 percent to 9.5 percent during the third quarter.
BLS also reported that during September, more than two-thirds of the unemployed (36 percent) had been jobless for 27 weeks or more.
“Millions of individuals are now among the long-term unemployed,” said Paul Gada, personal financial planning director for Allsup. “People with disabilities who lost jobs earlier in the recession may have spent months searching for a new job. During these months, however, their conditions may have continued to worsen, and now they physically cannot go back to work even if a job were available.”
The Allsup Disability Study: Income at Risk shows that the number of people with disabilities unable to work and applying for SSDI continues to climb. Disability applications rose to more than 733,000 in third quarter 2009. This is up just 1 percent from the second quarter. However, year-to-date there has been a 23-percent increase in initial disability applications compared to year-to-date 2008.
The Social Security Administration is making headway in reducing the hearing backlog of SSDI claims. However, the number of claims pending at the application level alone is expected to reach nearly 1 million people by 2010, with the average time to process initial claims exceeding five months, according to an Allsup analysis. The SSA reports that more than 722,000 cases are pending at the hearing level, with an average wait time of 491 days.
“Applying for SSDI is not a quick or easy experience,” said Gada. “It’s important for people to learn if they meet the criteria and apply as early as possible, with hopes of reducing their wait to begin receiving monthly SSDI benefits.”
Applying for SSDI Benefits
Eligibility for SSDI is determined by the SSA. Generally, applicants are considered disabled by the SSA if:
They cannot do the work they did previously;
They cannot do other work because of their disability; and
Their disability has lasted or is expected to last at least one year, or result in death. To qualify for SSDI, a person also must have worked and paid into the program (via FICA payroll taxes) for five of the last 10 years and be under full retirement age (65-67).
Applying for SSDI benefits involves an extensive amount of paperwork, Gada said. This includes completing an initial application and, in most instances, a detailed activities of daily living questionnaire. This requires detail on the person’s work history and how the disability affects day-to-day activities. A doctor must verify information and additional medical exams may be required if there is not enough information to make a decision.
Only 35 percent of initial applications are approved on average, requiring those who are denied to apply for reconsideration and advance further in the SSDI process. Individuals can improve their chances of receiving benefits earlier in the process by getting help. For example, more than 54 percent of those who hire Allsup for SSDI representation receive their awards at the initial application. Overall, 98 percent of people that complete the SSDI process with Allsup receive awards.
Individuals uncertain of their eligibility for SSDI benefits can contact the Allsup Disability Evaluation Center at (800) 279-4357 for a free evaluation.
About Allsup
Allsup is a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, Medicare and workers’ compensation services for individuals, employers and insurance carriers. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009, Allsup employs more than 600 professionals who deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. The company is based in Belleville, Ill., near St. Louis.
For more information, visit http://www.Allsup.com .
The information provided is not intended as a substitute for legal or other professional services. Legal or other expert assistance should be sought before making any decision that may affect your situation.
Contact:
Mary Jung, (773) 429-0940
Dan Allsup, (800) 854-1418 ext 5760
Editor’s Note: Details on the Allsup Disability Study: Income at Risk are available at Third quarter 2009: http://www.allsup.com/Portals/4/allsup-study-income-at-risk-q3-09.pdf .
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Prayer Vigil for Unemployment Extension at Rep Mike Coffman’s Office
On December 8th, Colorado Wants to Work occupied the office of Congressman Mike Coffman for a prayer vigil and conversation in the name of asking Coffman to support extending unemployment benefits which might expire this month. Unless Congress acts, millions of Americans face the prospect of going hungry and getting thrown out of their homes soon after the holidays. Politicians predictably will demand cuts to other progressive programs before authorizing more spending for unemployment insurance.
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White House: Unemployment Benefits Most Direct Way To Create Jobs
On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Laura Meckler of The Wall Street Journal asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney how unemployment benefits creates jobs. Echoing the President and Nancy Pelosi, Carney trots out the line about how its one of the most direct ways of infusing the economy with cash… you know, like a “stimulus.” Carney: “Yes.” Meckler: “I understand why extending unemployment insurance provides relief to people who need it, but how does it create jobs?” Carney: “Oh, it is by — I would expect a reporter from the Wall Street Journal would know this as part of the entrance exam just to get on the paper — (laughter.) But the — no, seriously. It is one of the most direct ways to infuse money into the economy because people who are unemployed and obviously aren’t earning a paycheck are going to spend the money that they get. They’re not going to save it; they’re going to spend it. And unemployment insurance, that money goes directly back into the economy dollar for dollar virtually. So it is — and when it goes back in the economy, it means that everywhere that those people — everyplace that that money is spent has added business. And that creates growth and income for businesses that then lead them to making decisions about job — more hiring. Carney: “So there are few other ways that can more directly put money into the economy than providing unemployment insurance.” Question: “And why since it’s been extended have we seen unemployment not drop, in fact …
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Americans Could Lose Unemployment Benefits Soon – Americans in Debt Face Additional Hurdle
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Vocus) June 29, 2010
On June 24th the U.S. Senate failed for the third time to act on extending unemployment benefits, which are currently set to expire in November. Although more than 1.2 million Americans will exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of June, senators are struggling to reach a compromise. A New Horizon Credit Counseling, a nonprofit credit counseling organization, noted that those who are unemployed and in debt face an even tougher challenge with the loss of this important resource.
According to Stephen Marcus, president of A New Horizon, “Many people relying upon unemployment benefits often find that the majority of their check is spent on making minimum payments towards existing debt, such as credit card bills.” When unemployment benefits end, said Marcus, people find that they quickly become delinquent on their bills. With the unemployment rate hovering just below 10 percent, the number of Americans facing potential financial peril is staggering.
Many experts predict that the bankruptcy rate will continue to climb as jobless Americans become unable to meet their debt obligations. According to Marcus, “A New Horizon has already experienced an influx of clients who turn to their debt management services, which help consumers avoid delinquency or bankruptcy.” While A New Horizon can help its clients reduce their debt, those consumers facing bankruptcy are not alone; the number of bankruptcy filings virtually doubled between 2006 and 2009, totaling nearly 1.4 million.
Senate Democrats calling for an extension of benefits have faced tough opposition from Republicans, citing the rising national debt. Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine may be the first link to a bipartisan agreement. Snowe has asked the democrats to propose a standalone bill, rather than the previous package deals they have offered. As the end of June approaches, however, many unemployed Americans with debt will likely face a tough road.
A New Horizon Credit Counseling Services is a nonprofit credit counseling organization that has been helping consumers with credit card debt since 1978. For more information about their programs, contact 1-800-556-1548. They can also be found on the web at http://www.anewhorizon.org, or reached via email at slieberman(at)anewhorizon(dot)org
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Weekly applications for unemployment benefits plunge to lowest point in nearly …
Weekly applications for unemployment benefits plunge to lowest point in nearly …
WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening. Applications fell 50000, the biggest drop in the seasonally …
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Georgia agency claims success on jobs
Mark Butler, Georgia's labor commissioner, said that Georgians use less of their state unemployment benefit than almost any other state, stopping benefits after an average of just 13.4 weeks. Butler credited Georgia's practice of tying benefits to job …
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Unemployment – The Stimulus
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