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SSI Checks Will Not Increase in 2010

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index found that there was no significant increase in cost-of-living in 2009. Unfortunately, this seemingly positive economic trend represents a potential financial burden for beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

SSI recipients may already have noticed that their monthly SSI benefit checks did not increase at the start of the new year. This was not an error by the Social Security Administration, but rather, the effects of there being no cost-of living- adjustment (COLA) increase for 2010.

This means that individuals who rely on monthly Social Security Disability benefits and SSI checks as their primary - or sole - source of income may struggle with the lack of an increase, particularly if they individually have experienced an increase in:

• Rent or mortgage payments
• Medical expenses
• Grocery bills
• Childcare costs

If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.