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Good news for Social Security beneficiaries as the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced updated RSDI payment amounts for April 2025. These updates come with slight increases in payments for retirees, survivors, and individuals on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This article will provide the details of the updated payment amounts, the disbursement schedule for … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced new updates to its social grant system effective from March 2025. With the economic climate still under pressure and inflation slowly easing from 5.1% to 4.6%, the government has approved slight but significant increases in several grants. These changes aim to offer some relief to millions … Read more
In a significant step towards improving South Africa’s social grant payment system, over 400,000 SASSA beneficiaries have already transitioned to Postbank black cards, replacing the older SASSA gold cards. This move comes in response to growing concerns about security vulnerabilities, card malfunctions, and delays in service. As part of a broader effort to provide safe, … Read more
In a significant move to support pensioners amid rising living costs, the Australian government has announced a freeze on deeming rates for another year as part of the 2025 Federal Budget. This decision is set to benefit approximately 460,000 age pensioners, allowing them to retain more of their Centrelink payments. Understanding Deeming Rates Deeming rates … Read more
The 2025 Federal Budget has yet to introduce any plans to raise Centrelink payments. While the Labor government has allocated billions of dollars toward various initiatives such as HECS debt relief, cheaper medicines, childcare subsidies, and energy rebates, there will be no additional funding directed toward the millions of Australians who rely on social support … Read more
If you’re a disability worker receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it’s important to confirm whether your payment will be deposited into your bank account on the fourth Wednesday of March. The Social Security Administration (SSA) processes three large payment groups each month, directing funds to eligible recipients of the federal SSDI program. For March … Read more
Exciting news is expected for Canadian retirees as the government plans a one-time $2700 direct deposit for all eligible individuals aged 60 and above in April 2025. This direct payment will provide financial assistance to those who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for at least 40 years. While this additional payment is … Read more
If you or someone you know is relying on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit, you’re not alone. Many Canadians depend on this benefit as a vital source of financial support when serious, long-term health conditions prevent them from working. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the $1,673.24 CPP … Read more
In exciting news for millions of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grant recipients, all permanent grants will be paid earlier in April 2025. This comes as a major relief, especially as the Easter weekend and public holidays fall around the usual payment dates. Alongside this shift, Sassa also announced increased payment amounts to support … Read more
A major error by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has resulted in a staggering loss of over R140 million. This blunder was attributed to delays in the delivery of official death registrations from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). As a consequence, SASSA mistakenly made 75,000 social grant payments to individuals who were … Read more