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Archive for January, 2011
Commissioner of Social Security Administration opens doors for more public comments on regulations
Monday, January 31st, 2011
The Government wants to be more open and transparent and last week Commissioner Astrue took the first steps for the SSA.
Press Release from the Social Security Administration on January 25, 2024
“Social Security Invites the Public to Comment on its Regulations”
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced a new way for members of the public to participate in open and transparent government. In response to President Obama’s executive order on improving regulations and regulatory review, Social Security is inviting people to provide direct feedback on its rules and regulations. Ideas and comments may be emailed to [email protected].
“Social Security values the public’s input and wants to provide a meaningful opportunity for people to participate in the regulatory process,” Commissioner Astrue said. “I invite the public to share their thoughts and I am excited to hear their ideas.”
Social Security’s program rules are available online and may be accessed at www.socialsecurity.gov/regulations. There, you will find complete information about Social Security’s laws, regulations, rulings, and employee operating instructions.
Our social security lawyers serve clients in Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Please contact us today to begin the process of filing for the Social Security benefits you’re entitled to. “Tell Them You Mean Business.”
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Insurance Companies utilizing Social Media for evidence of Fraud
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Health insurance investigators are considering social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter as tools to conduct claims investigations, the Los Angles Times reports.
The insurance industry says fraud costs the U.S. up to $80 billion annually, accounting for up to 10% of total yearly health care spending.
The article goes on to say that, Investigators who once followed people with cameras now sit behind desks “mining databases and searching Facebook,” said Frank Scafidi, spokesman for the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit that investigates suspect claims for insurance partners such as Allstate and State Farm.
“They look out for things that don’t add up,” he said, “like someone who claimed they hurt their back too badly to work and then bragged on Facebook about running a marathon.”
So, when utilizing Social Media remember that is exactly what it is, SOCIAL MEDIA….and over 400 million people have access to your profile.
If you have been injured or hurt please contact our Virginia personal injury lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation if you have been hurt or injured. Kalfus & Nachman serves clients in the Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, Virginia areas
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