Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Social Security Administration Transitions to Login.gov for Enhanced Security
Simplifying the Sign-In Experience The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant change for online account holders. Customers who created an online account before September 18, 2021, will soon need to transition to a Login.gov account to continue accessing their services. This move aims to streamline the sign-in process and align with federal… Read More »

Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits but Haven’t Heard of COLA? Learn About it Now
If there is one thing that we can almost always be certain of, it is that the cost of living in Michigan and in the United States increases each year. Indeed, with each new year the cost of gas seems to spike, milk and egg prices seem higher than ever, and various and sundry… Read More »

Confused about Why Your Michigan Social Security Disability Claim was Denied? These Statistics Might Surprise You
When a person applies for Social Security Disability in Michigan, they may be surprised to find out that their claim has been denied outright at the first application stage, and they may not know what exactly to do next. The truth of the matter is that the Michigan Social Security Disability process can be… Read More »

The “Biggest Myth” about Claiming Social Security Disability Early Revealed
In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in all the chaos of the news cycle. Each day we are bombarded by news stories about tragedies both at home and abroad, and are inundated at all hours of the day with headlines about war, politics, death, and destruction. Indeed, there is no… Read More »

Three Things that May Surprise You About Applying for Social Security Disability in Michigan
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Michigan can be a challenging, complex, and lengthy process. While some Michigan Social Security Disability benefit applicants head into the benefits application process with some idea of what it entails, perhaps from observing the experience of disabled or retired family members or friends, many Michigan Social Security… Read More »