Author Archives: Jennifer Mrozik

Coronavirus COVID-19 Social Security Scams

Coronavirus COVID-19 Social Security Scams

New coronavirus (COVID-19) Social Security Scams Emerge – What to look out for to protect yourself. Earlier this month, we shared a blog post of emerging Social Security scams that were taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, more scams have been reported targeting Social Security beneficiaries. In the previous post, two scams were highlighted. […]

Coronavirus Scams: What to Watch for During COVID-19

Coronavirus Scams

Be Smart About Scams: What to Watch for During COVID-19 Coronavirus Scams: The Social Security Administration has released helpful information on avoiding coronavirus-related scams. The SSA is warning against fraudulent letters that have been reported which state benefits will decrease or even stop due to COVID-19 closures. It has also been reported that some Medicare […]

How does my work experience affect my social security disability claim?

How does my work experience affect my social security disability claim?

The social security administration uses a five-step process to decide on whether someone is disabled or not. Step one refers to substantial gainful activity. Step two looks at your severe impairments. With step three, the social security administration looks at a set of listings to see if they apply to your impairments. Step four covers […]

What do I do if I got denied for social security disability?

What do I do if I got denied for social security disability?

“What do I do if I got denied for social security disability?” In Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases we often hear the question, “What do I do if I got denied?”  We, here at Hoglund & Mrozik P.L.L.C. may be able to help you make the best decision for your […]

What is a Work History Report and Why is it Important?

What is a Work History Report and Why is it Important?

A 3369 or Work History Report is a form requested by the Social Security Administration for all adult disability claims. It is meant to help assess your past jobs and any job skills you may have acquired. An important step in the disability determination process is classifying your past relevant work- any substantial work done […]

The Trump Administration and Social Security Disability

Trump Administration Social Security Disability

The Trump Administration and Social Security Disability President Trump and his administration are drafting a proposal to go to the United States Congress that would strip away disability benefits from several thousand American Citizens. Their latest proposal would cut Social Security disability benefits by $2.6 billion over a 10 year period. It would also require […]

How Does Social Security Determine Your Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Benefits

How does Social Security Determine your Social Security Disability Benefits? It can be difficult to determine the amount of benefits you could receive. The steps require that you find your average monthly wage and then primary insurance account. First, Social Security takes the all your lifetime earning into consideration. Your lifetime earnings are made up […]