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Fall 2016

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Welcome to the Olinsky Law Group Newsletter. We would like to take this opportunity
to introduce you to our new quarterly newsletter, with articles we think you will find of
interest. We hope you will enjoy our newsletter and we welcome your comments and
feedback.

When Disability Benefit Recipients

Must Contact Social Security

Beneficiaries receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits must keep in touch with
the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Let the SSA Know of Any Changes to Your Personal Information

Make sure that the SSA always has your current address.
Notify the SSA of any dependent status change, for example marriage or a student
status change for a dependent who is receiving SSD payments based on your
benefit.
Inform the SSA of any change to your banking or direct deposit arrangement - be
sure to do so in time for your next payment.

You can contact the SSA at their website or by calling 800-772-1213.

You Must Notify the SSA if You Begin Working

If you begin a new paying job or return to one, you must report this activity.

You are allowed to work while still receiving your full SSD benefits - no matter what you
earn - in a "trial work period" of at least 9 months. After this trial period, you will have 36
months during which you can earn up to a "substantial" amount without losing all or
some of your SSD benefits. In 2016, the "substantial" monthly amount is $1,130 or
$1,820 if you are blind.

Learn more on SSD benefit eligibility while working in the SSA online brochure Working
While Disabled How We Can Help as well as a quick summary on reporting income.

You Must Repay SSD Overpayments If You Have Been Overpaid

If you do not report that you are working right away, you may be overpaid SSD benefits
and you'll have to pay them back.

After receiving an overpayment notice, check it carefully to make sure all the information
is correct, then take action based on your individual situation:

Ask the SSA for a reconsideration if you believe the reason for the overpayment
notice or the amount is wrong.
Ask for a waiver if you feel the overpayment wasn't your fault, or if you can't afford
to pay the money back.
Request a payment arrangement so that you can repay what you owe over time.

We can help if you believe that your SSD benefits have been stopped incorrectly -
please contact our experienced attorneys for assistance.

Do Social Security Disability

Benefits Continue Indefinitely?

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will be paid as long as your medical condition
has not improved and you are unable to work.

Periodically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews each SSD recipient's
medical condition. If your condition improves so that you are no longer disabled
according to the law, your benefits will stop.

The reviews are scheduled based on your medical condition and health outlook:

If improvement is expected, the first review will be 6 to 18 months after your SSD
benefits began.
If improvement is possible, your case will be reviewed every 3 years.
When no improvement is expected, the SSA will review your case every 7 years.

Once you reach full Social Security retirement age and your SSD benefits change to
Social Security retirement benefits, the disability reviews will stop.

Read more about SSA medical condition reviews here.

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10068.pdf

You have the right to appeal an SSA decision to suspend or reduce your disability
benefits.

Returning to Work May Stop Your Benefits

As explained above, your SSD benefits may end if you are able to return to work at a
"substantial" level after your "trial work period" has elapsed. Remember that you must
pay back any overpayment, but you can appeal this situation to avoid problematic
repayments.

What Happens to Your Benefits if You Relocate Outside of the U.S.

The law prohibits Social Security payments to be made to beneficiaries who live in
certain countries. The list of countries is very limited. If you are considering moving out of
the U.S., check the SSA website on International Programs - Social Security Payments
Outside the United States.
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If you or a loved one has been denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, Long
Term Disability or New York Workers' Compensation, its important to get an attorney
experienced in these types of cases involved immediately. Call 1-888-WIN-SSDI
(1-888-946-7734) for your initial free consultation, either in our office or in the comfort of
your own home. The Olinsky Law Group, Social Security attorney in Syracuse and
Orlando, can help you navigate the application process for the best possible outcome for
you and your family.

Recipe of the Month

Mexican Pumpkin Punch

Here's a great recipe for your Halloween gathering. Perfect for the fall holidays!

Ingredients
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks, preferably Mexican
1 29 -ounce can pure pumpkin (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 limes
Splash of rum (optional)
Pineapple chunks and/or pecans, for serving (optional)

Directions
Combine 12 cups water, the brown sugar and cinnamon sticks in a large pot and
bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the
pumpkin and return to a simmer. Meanwhile, remove the zest from the limes in wide
strips using a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the pot and simmer 15 minutes. Let
cool, then refrigerate until the liquid is cold and the pumpkin pulp settles to the
bottom, 2 to 3 hours.
Working in batches, ladle the liquid into a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher
(repeat if necessary to strain out all the pumpkin pulp). Discard the pulp and lime
zest. Return the cinnamon sticks to the punch and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pour the punch into ice-filled glasses. Add rum, pineapple and/or pecans, if desired.
Serve with the cinnamon sticks.

Photograph by Andrew Mccaul, Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine

What's Happening in Syracuse, NY & Orlando, FL

Nov 16
Doobie Brothers
Walt Disney Theater
Orlando, FL
http://orlando.eventful.com/events/doobie-brothers-/E0-001-094259762-3

Nov 20
Marc Anthony
Amway Center
Orlando, FL
http://orlando.eventful.com/events/marc-anthony-/E0-001-094162549-7

Nov 23
Wizards of Winter
Mulroy Civic Center Theater
Syracuse, NY
http://eventful.com/syracuse/events/wizards-winter-/E0-001-092502885-2

Nov 27
44th Annual Free Performance of Handel's "Messiah" by the Messiah Choral Society
Bob Carr Theater
Orlando, FL
http://orlando.eventful.com/events/44th-annual-free-performance-handels-messiah-mes-/
E0-001-096422798-4

Dec 2
John Brown's Body
Westcott Theater
Syracuse, NY
http://eventful.com/syracuse/events/john-browns-body-/E0-001-095153686-4

Dec 3-4
Syracuse City Ballet's The Nutcracker
The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters
Syracuse, NY
http://events.visitsyracuse.org/view/12399/syracuse-city-ballet-s-the-nutcracker

Dec 16-17
Symphoria Pops Series II: Home For The Holidays
Crouse-Hinds Theater
Syracuse, NY
http://eventful.com/syracuse/events/symphoria-pops-series-ii-home-holidays-/E0-001-09
5331463-7

Dec 17
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Amway Center
Orlando, FL
http://orlando.eventful.com/events/transsiberian-orchestra-/E0-001-095761839-1

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Howard D. Olinsky, Esq.

Marisa Burkett, Esq.

Paul Eaglin, Esq.

Michelle Fecio, Esq.

Megan Savaia-Ortiz, Esq.

Edward Wicklund, Esq.

Suzanne Harris, Esq.

OF COUNSEL

Nathaniel Riley, Esq.

Alyssa Van Auken, Esq.

Jillian DaSilva, J.D.

John F. Mcdonough, Esq.

Mager A. Varnado, Jr., Esq.

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