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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

What happens if you apply for PIP but should have applied for new disability payment

People in Scotland will be unable to make a new claim for PIP from August 29.

Daily Record

PIP will no longer be available to people in Scotland by the end of this month

A new devolved disability payment is replacing new claims for PIP and DLA.

Daily Record

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On the chopping block? Ron Johnson denies threatening social security

Spokesman for Wisconsin senator targeted by Democrats in midterms says he is not trying to end spending on key programs

The Guardian - US

Attendance Allowance to be replaced by new disability payment with no face-to-face assessments

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for older people living in Scotland.

Daily Record

GOPer targets Medicare, Social Security

Johnson called to end Social Security and Medicare as "mandatory" spending programs

Salon

Has Labor learnt from the failure of the cashless debit card?

Legislation passed through the House of Representatives last night to wind down the cashless debit card (CDC), which was introduced into the East Kimberley and Ceduna in 2016 and since applied at other trial sites around Australia. The card compulsorily quarantines 80% of social security payments received by working-aged people.

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Dumping debt could make you ‘credit invisible.’ Why that’s a problem and how to fix it

Dear Liz: I have a credit card issue that I’ve not been able to resolve and hope that you can provide some helpful suggestions. I am a debt-free senior. I owe nothing on my house or vehicles and I pay off my one credit card each month. I’ve no missing…

Los Angeles Times

New disability benefit sample online application form could help people claim up to £627 each month

Adult Disability Payment is replacing PIP and will open for applications nationwide from August 29.

Daily Record

Andhra Pradesh: Social security pensions distributed to 50.40 lakh beneficiaries in a day

₹1596.76 crore allocated for 62.79 lakh pensioners, says Minister

The Hindu

Masters is mini Trump with a master plan

From privatized water to Social security, GOP Senate hopeful Blake Masters has grand plans for change

Salon

‘True cost of aging’ index shows many seniors can’t afford basic necessities

Fran Seeley, 81, doesn’t see herself as living on the edge of a financial crisis. But she’s uncomfortably close.

Tribune News Service

India negotiating social security pacts with U.S., U.K.: Bhupender Yadav

India already has SSAs with various countries, including Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, Australia and Japan

The Hindu

People claiming new Adult Disability Payment may also qualify for huge range of other benefit top-ups

An award for Adult Disability Payment is worth between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

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Boston Herald

Editorial: Elderly poor should top college students for aid

“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” –Joe Biden

Daily Record

Scottish social security system will be 'streets ahead' of UK version it replaces, says SNP MSP

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart writes for the Daily Record on why Scotland's new social security system will put dignity and fairness at its heart

Daily Record

New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £156 each week

Successful claimant’s in 13 council areas could receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

People applying for new Adult Disability Payment this month could get decision by end of October

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants in 13 council areas.

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Daily Record

GP practices in 30 locations across Scotland to offer in-house money and welfare advice from the autumn

Patients will be able to get advice on increasing income, social security eligibility, debt resolution, housing and employability issues.

Daily Record

New benefit replacing PIP promises no degrading assessments asking people to ‘touch their toes’

Adult Disability Payment is available in 13 council areas and will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

Scottish Government in dispute with Whitehall over spiralling £251m bill for new benefits system

EXCLUSIVE: The Record recently revealed the IT costs had soared to over a quarter of a billion pounds - now there is a row over who pays.

Daily Mirror

Food bank charity hands out emergency parcel every 13 seconds as demand soars

The Trussell Trust has voiced its alarm after recording a 50% rise in demand for emergency food parcels compared to pre-pandemic levels, and a 29% increase on last year

Daily Record

Check if you qualify for new PIP-style benefit online as it opens in seven more areas this week

Adult Disability Payment starts in Fife, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire on July 25.

Daily Record

Scots can claim £1,800 to help pay for burial or cremation costs up to six months after funeral

Social Security Scotland aims to make a decision on claims for the Funeral Support Payment within 10 days.

WEKU

Decades after foster care, she learned she was owed benefits. Where did the money go?

After reading an investigation by NPR and the Marshall Project, former foster youth are asking what happened to their benefits — and the government isn't helping.

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