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    Mr. Crawforth has been helping people obtain their Social Security benefits since 1979.

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    • More fall out from special government employee, Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE).  Acting SS Commissioner, Michelle King, has resigned in protest of access being denied DOGE. President Trump has named Leland Dudek, a long-term SS employee, as Acting Commissioner.  Frank Bisigano has been nominated by the President to be permanent Commissioner.

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    • The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Bulletin reports that as of January 2025 Social Security beneficiaries can no longer just drop by their local district office with a question or to get an issue resolved.  Most people must call for an appointment.  Exceptions are made for military personnel, people with terminal illnesses and those…

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    • Summer 2021 Newsletter STILL STANDING…AND PRACTICING I published the first issue of Social Security & You in Spring of 1993.  Some years I’ve published more issues than others.  The most recent issue was dated Spring 2019: over 2 years ago.  The world was a much different place then.  Especially for me.  Read the full newsletter…

      3+ years ago
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter An Opioid Story I’ve changed his name. Let’s call him Gerald. He was a laborer. And by that I don’t mean that he just did physical work. He was a card-carrying member the Labor’s Union local. And that meant a lot to him. I represented him for Social Security disability and Michigan…

      5+ years ago

    COLA 2.5% FOR 2025

    The annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for more than 72.5 million Social Security and SSI recipient for 2025 will be 2.5% as inflation comes under control.

    The COLA for 2024 was 3.2%.

    The average retiree will receive $48 more per month next year.

    The earnings limit for workers younger than full retirement age will increase to $23,400. The Social Security Agency deducts $1 for every $2 earned over that amount.

    For those reaching full retirement age in 2025 the earnings limit will increase to $62,160. The Social Security Agency deducts $1 for every $3 earned over that amount until the month the worker reaches full retirement age.

    Call today if you have questions about the Michigan Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer Services provided by William Crawforth.

    To schedule an appointment call 800-864-1244 or fill out the contact form at the top of this page.

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