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Two Social Security issues of particular relevance to state and local government workers are universal coverage and the windfall elimination provisions.
Under current law, Social Security benefits cannot be garnished to repay private debts, either secured or unsecured. Secured debts include loans like private mortgages.
Social Security rules limit the amount of earnings a worker can make while maintaining full benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) covers most people who work and pay Social Security taxes.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) faces significant administrative challenges.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) as a result of a medically determinable physical or ment
Disability determinations are inherently complex. Some factual determinations for Social Security Disability Insurance can be straightforward.
Current law provides rights to spouses of retirement plan participants. Protections are stronger in defined benefit (DB) plans than in defined contribution (DC) plans.
In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace health and safety.