Rick Fleming, NOSSCR President

With the outcome of the election settled, NOSSCR is ready for the work ahead.

For 45 years NOSSCR has worked in partnership with all constituencies, regardless of the political landscape. As disability advocates, we have a shared commitment to advancing policies that support the Social Security disability and SSI communities. Both NOSSCR and the NOSSCR PAC will proactively engage with the new Administration and Congress to protect and strengthen Social Security. Our commitment to you, our members, is to provide you with the resources, training and community you need in order to effectively represent your clients. 

As a NOSSCR member you are not alone. You are one of thousands marching in the same direction. Our fight is your fight. Join us in ensuring that the future remains bright. 

Would you like to roll up your sleeves and help?

Help can take many forms. One way you can help is by donating to the NOSSCR PAC so that we have the resources to support members of Congress whose committee assignments place them in positions affecting the interests of our clients and our practice area. The NOSSCR PAC works to educate, inform, and serve as a resource for those on the Hill who will shape the future of Social Security. Being at the table ensures that our interests are protected, and the facts are communicated correctly. But being at the table comes with a cost. Please support the NOSSCR PAC. NOSSCR members may donate from personal funds here.

Care to help in other ways? NOSSCR would love to help prepare you for a Hill visit. Speaking with your Senator or member of Congress is one of the most helpful things you, as members, can do. Contact us at nosscr@nosscr.org and let us begin strategizing your Hill visit.  

Can’t do either of those? Consider increasing your membership from a regular membership to a sustaining membership, or gift a NOSSCR membership this season to an associate or colleague. 

Prefer to help other members? How about giving to the Rudolph Patterson Scholarship fund so that others can attend a conference? Has NOSSCR helped your practice? Consider investing in other members. Give here.

As the weather changes and gift giving season begins, consider a purchase from the NOSSCR store. Your purchase supports NOSSCR’s mission and makes you look (and feel) great!

Looking for good news? November means an increase to the Fee Cap!

The maximum fee will increase to $9,200 on cases decided after November 30, 2024, assuming proper escalator language was used in the fee agreement on file in the case. If you have questions about updating your fee agreement please review this article in last month’s Forum. 

And finally, please mark your calendars for the Virtual Conference December 10^th-11^th. If you haven’t already registered, do so here.

Contributions to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives PAC (NOSSCR PAC) are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to NOSSCR PAC will be used to support federal and state candidates, political parties, and other political committees. Contributions are strictly voluntary. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Any proposed contribution level is merely a suggestion, and you are free to contribute more or less than suggested. You will not benefit or be disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or a decision not to contribute. Federal law requires NOSSCR PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer of persons whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. You must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. to contribute.