by tomschaffer | Aug 5, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Firm News
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) halted all in person services to the public including hearings, representative payee monitoring reviews, and more. Since then, the SSA has made efforts to ensure their operations run as...
by tomschaffer | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
As many American businesses and government departments begin reopening their offices, one agency has barely spoken to their plan for reopening: The Social Security Administration. It’s worth noting that the SSA serves our most vulnerable population, and...
by tomschaffer | May 14, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Workers' Compensation
Similar to many other organizations and businesses, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted operations within the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Fortunately, many of the services the BWC provides continue during the pandemic. In an effort to keep Ohioans...
by tomschaffer | May 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, SSD
On May 5, 2020 the deadline to file for and receive $500 per qualifying child from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) passed. This payment is in addition to the $1,200 COVID-19 economic impact payment. The $1,200 payment did not require additional action, and should...
by tomschaffer | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, SSD
The Social Security Administration has announced a proposal to hold all hearings from now through August 2020 telephonically. Schedulers are working to confirm the voluntary acceptance of telephone hearings before releasing hearing dates. As a telephone hearing is...
by tomschaffer | Mar 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Firm News
As your local injury and disability law firm, we always want the best for our clients and community as a whole. Rest assured that our office is still hard at work during this uncertain time. We will do our best to keep you informed of any changes that affect your...
