Check-in with David Camp as he highlights our recent wins and details our ongoing and upcoming advocacy.

NOSSCR’s President recaps a great 2024 and looks forward to all that there is to accomplish in 2025!

NOSSCR’s Government Relations Director, Betsy Rosecan, updates you on the latest legislation impacting Social Security. This month: HR 82 has a chance!

Discover education, networking, and advocacy opportunities at NOSSCR’s 2025 Spring National Conference, April 23-26 in Washington, D.C.!

Past NOSSCR President and current 11th Circuit Board Representative George Piemonte offers practical advice for responsible and effective hearing preparation. This month: 24-3p.

Social Security’s Representative Call Center is now offering expanded services! Field Offices have been reminded to continue to provide representatives with unlimited status updates.

NOSSCR is thrilled to announce that on December 18, 2024, Jennifer Cronenberg, Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Information, was elected Co-Chair of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities’ (CCD) Social Security Task Force.

Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Conference – together we shared two invigorating days of learning. If you weren’t able to join us, be sure to check out the sessions you missed, available now in our online store!

Shortly after hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, NOSSCR President Rick Fleming, in partnership with Legal Aid of NC and Pisgah Legal Services, worked with SSA to provide maximum flexibilities to those affected.

Take a look at the recent Federal court action from around the country.

SSA announced this month that a simplified SSI application is now available online for some adults, marking the first step in the much-needed process of moving the entire SSI application online.

Social Security released their SSDI and SSI disability claims allowance rates for the initial and reconsideration adjudicative levels for fiscal year 2024 broken down by nation, region, and state.

NOSSCR has several exciting upcoming events – both virtual and in-person – be sure to check out our online schedule and mark your calendars!

NOSSCR’s Tom Krause brings you stories of how we got here and why it matters. This month: Understanding the 1996 Process Unification Rulings:
A Milestone in Social Security Disability Adjudication.

This week, the Social Security Advisory Board issued a report with findings and recommendations for SSA regarding SSI and incarceration.

The agency has updated their chart to include representative rates for FY2024. This year saw a representation increase of 8% at the hearing level.

NOSSCR is thankful for the ongoing generous support of our PAC contributors!

SSA publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget. Read NOSSCR’s official response to this latest package.

Dive into the latest data from SSA including the annual statistical supplement, monthly statistical snapshots, and OASDI beneficiaries by state and zip code.

Find links for the SCO to the DOT, Grid Rules, Listings, contact information for the Field Offices and Regional Communications Directors, DDS site codes, POMS recent changes, Emergency Messages, and much more!