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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

New PIP-style benefit claims processing time is less than 60 days with more people awarded enhanced rates

People aged between 55-64 made up 25% of new applications for Adult Disability Payment last year.

Daily Record

Conor Sen: The January inflation bump Americans should welcome

Inflation was the bogeyman of 2022. Here at the dawn of 2023, the big question for the U.S. economy is whether or not — and when — we'll dip into a recession this year. In that respect, the bogeyman could become more of a friend.

Tribune News Service

Teresa Ghilarducci: 500 reasons to eliminate the income cap for Social Security taxes

In the first few days of 2023, at least 500 US workers will likely have already paid their Social Security taxes for the year.

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New payment for unpaid carers due to launch in Scotland at end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved payment is planned for Spring 2024.

Daily Record

Time for Scottish Government to clear benefits backlog

The huge delays for benefit applications to be processed must be sorted now, says Record View.

Daily Record

Full list of 13 benefits and payments only available to people in Scotland this year

Make sure you start 2023 by claiming all the financial support you are entitled to.

Daily Record

Payment details for Universal Credit and other benefits due on or after bank holidays this week

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected.

Daily Record

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New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance to start being replaced by new payment at end of 2023

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

Daily Record

Workers still plead for rights

Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.

Bangkok Post

Face-to-face support for benefit applications available in every local council area across Scotland

Telephone and video call appointments to help with benefit claims are also available.

Daily Record

Changes to Scottish benefit payments due to be made in first week of new year

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected by bank holidays next week.

Daily Record

Dental coverage gripes 'lack bite': SSO

Social Security Office (SSO) on Sunday said about 2 million subscribers are satisfied with the current cost of coverage despite the rate having been criticised recently.

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The Times of India

ESIC scheme adds 11.82 lakh new members in October

NEW DELHI: Around 11.82 lakh new members joined the ESIC-run social security scheme in October 2022, according to official data released on Friday.

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new disability payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

Reuters

Japan unveils record budget in boost to military spending

Japan unveiled on Friday a record 114.4 trillion yen ($863 billion) budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs of catering to a fast-ageing population, piling on more debt.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to boost social security Christmas bonus payment

THE UK Government is being urged to increase its £10 Christmas bonus in line with the rate of inflation to bolster support for households over…

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Reuters

Japan to unveil record $864 billion budget driven by military costs

Japan is set to unveil on Friday a record $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs for a fast-ageing population, according to a final draft reviewed by Reuters.

Reason

Congress Can Reduce the Deficit by $7.7 Trillion in 10 Years

The Congressional Budget Office projects that future deficits will explode. But there's a way out.

Bangkok Post

Hirers must register temp workers: SSO

The Social Security Office (SSO) is warning employers hiring migrant workers on a temporary work contract to abide by a new regulation requiring them to register their employees for social security coverage, which would entitle them to proper healthcare and compensation in the event of work-related injuries.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to allow 19,000 refugees to stay permanently in Australia from early 2023

Decision grants people on temporary protection visas rights to social security and reunion with family members

Fortune

Baby boomers have an average of $162,000 in their retirement savings

For boomers who are looking to supercharge their retirement savings, experts suggest saving more in tax-advantaged accounts and delaying cashing in on their social security benefits.

Daily Record

Scottish disability benefits and child payments to be made early over Christmas and New Year week

Social Security Scotland payments due between December 24 and January 6 may change for some people.

Tribune News Service

Top tax writers diverge on lame-duck Social Security fix

WASHINGTON — Key lawmakers aiming to fix a Social Security provision that cuts benefits for public workers who also get government pensions remain at odds on how to treat people who benefit more under the current formula.

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