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Our blogs provide helpful information and updates about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, and the Ticket to Work program. We write articles to guide you through these complex processes and help you understand how they can support your financial and healthcare needs.

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Social Security Disability

  • What You Should Know About Work Activity Reports

    Lauren Brizzi

    July 14, 2024

    One of the first reports application receive during the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process is called the Work Activity Report (WAR), referenced as document SSA-821. This is a notable exception, as most questionnaires applicants receive during the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process are sent by the disability examiner to gain further insight into how

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    Medicare Part D: Saying Goodbye to the Donut Hole in 2025!

    Greg Bell

    March 28, 2024

    For more than 50 million Americans, a Medicare Part D plan provides prescription drug coverage. As is often the case with other Medicare options, Part D plans range in both cost and coverage, increasing the complexity when determining which plan best fits the beneficiary’s unique financial and medical needs. While this process may be complicated,

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  • A group of people sitting in a waiting room at the Social Security Administration office

    Increasing wait times and overpayments: Social Security struggles to keep up with workflow

    Cat DeFazio Smith

    March 20, 2024

    Consistent with results over the past few years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) struggles to keep up with the ever-increasing workflow, particularly regarding disability applications. Earlier this year, we discussed some of the challenges facing the SSA as it operates on a continuing resolution budget. Initial disability claim processing time has increased, average wait times for calls

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  • Elderly woman who is on a smartphone while sitting in front of her laptop on the Social Security Administration's website

    Staying alert: Protect your personal information in an age of rampant Medicare fraud and scams

    Greg Bell

    January 29, 2024

    With continued technology advancements and the widespread utilization of email and text communications, scammers and fraudsters have become more sophisticated than ever in their tactics targeting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare beneficiaries. In addition to safeguarding your basic personal information such as your Social Security number and date of birth, your medical information

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  • A man and a woman collaborate on SSDI and return to work at a desk in an office, both smiling while looking at a computer monitor.

    The Ticket to Work Program: Navigating the Journey Between Social Security Benefits and a Return to the Workforce

    George Falcon

    November 27, 2023

    The Social Security Administration provides millions of Americans with a consistent source of income and financial stability. These cash payments are vital for those unable to work due to an injury or illness, or for workers who have retired after many years in the workforce. There are additional protections and incentives that come with receiving

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  • SSDI Dependent Benefits: What They Are & How to File for Them

    Greg Bell

    June 29, 2023

    When you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance, your monthly check is often just one part of your available benefits. Many recipients overlook dependent benefits, which provide your eligible dependents with additional monetary benefits. It is important to understand what dependent benefits are and how to apply for them. What Are Dependent Benefits? As a

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  • A man and a woman collaborate on SSDI and return to work at a desk in an office, both smiling while looking at a computer monitor.

    What You Should Know About Work History Reports

    Megan Reid

    June 19, 2023

    After a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim is filed, it will be assigned to a disability examiner who will request medical records and collect additional evidence needed to make a decision. To help get a better picture of how disabling condition(s) may impact applicants, the examiner may send out questionnaires to be completed. One such questionnaire

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  • Social Security fraud: protect yourself from scammers

    Sean Sullivan

    May 25, 2023

    Thousands of individuals collect Social Security benefits each year. While these financial benefits are extremely valuable to the recipients and their families, applying for benefits can unfortunately leave applicants susceptible to scammers seeking to steal personal information like Social Security numbers and banking information. Scammers have developed incredibly sophisticated tactics over the years, and it

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At Advocator Advantage, a Brown & Brown Company, we are committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, and the Ticket to Work program.

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At Advocator Advantage, we understand that navigating SSDI, Medicare, and the Ticket to Work program can be complex and overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to address any questions or concerns you may have along your journey.