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Stop Social Security Scams! Today – March 9th – Is National Slam the Scam Day!

The Social Security Administration declared March 9, 2023, National Slam the Scam Day. The goal is to prevent scammers from stealing your money and personal information. We work very hard to help you obtain Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, and we understand that receiving these benefits is…

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The Social Security Administration Determines Whether You Are Entitled to Disability Benefits Using a Reference Created in 1977

Published on: February 13, 2023

Imagine being unable to work because of a disability. After paying into the system for decades, you apply for Social Security Disability benefits. After waiting what seems like forever, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) schedules your hearing, and in attendance is a vocational expert (VE). During the hearing, the ALJ…

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Attorney Dan Siegel Discusses Data & Communications Security on Legal Podcast

Attorney Daniel J. Siegel was a featured guest on the Vandenack Weaver Truhlsen "Legal Technology" podcast discussing "Data & Communications Security." Interviewed by Attorney Mary E. Vandenack, Dan, who is the principal of  the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC, discussed discuss the biggest…

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Another Appellate Victory – Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Officers May Not Order Reimbursement of Overpayments

In our office's 8th consecutive precedential victory before the Commonwealth Court, the Court ruled today (January 27, 2023) that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Section and Fee Review Hearing Officers may determine the fact and amount of an overpayment to a provider. In the absence of legislative…

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Why You Need a Will and Other Estate Planning Documents

Having a will is an important part of preparing for life's more difficult moments. A will is a document that tells your loved ones who you want to get things like cars, houses, or bank accounts after you die. It also makes sure that these people are taken care of…

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The Step-Children: In Or Out Of The Will?

Life happens. Sometimes you get married more than once, and sometimes you have step-children. Then, you may decide that you want your birth or adopted children to inherit different portions of your estate than your step-children. When you have a blended family, it is particularly important that your Will not…

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Pa. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces 2023 Statewide Average Weekly Wage & Maximum Rate

Published on: December 16, 2022

Although there are no cost of living increases for injured workers receiving workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, the statewide maximum compensation rate increases annually.  The Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Department of Labor & Industry has announced the 2023 statewide workers' compensation wage loss benefits rate. The Statewide Average Weekly…

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Pa. Bureau of Workers Compensation Announces Standard for Prescription Drug Pricing in 2023

Published on: December 16, 2022

Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Department of Labor & Industry, annually determines the standard to be used by the Bureau for determining the reimbursement rate for prescription drugs dispensed to injured workers by pharmacies. For 2023, the Bureau has announced that, under 34 Pa. Code…

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Social Security Disability and SSI-Related Benefits to Increase by 8.7% in 2023!

Published on: December 6, 2022

The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security benefits will increase by 8.7% in 2023. This cost-of-living increase applies to (1) retirees, (2) individuals receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and (3) recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The increase goes into effect in January 2023 for retirees and SSD…

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It’s Never Too Late to Make a Will – Even After Make a Will Month is Over

August was “Make a Will Month,” and we were honored to meet many new clients who wanted to make an estate plan during that time. One recent survey showed that two-thirds of Americans do not have any estate plan. That number is shocking, especially considering that, sadly, life expectancy for…

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