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VA Tests Assisted Account Setup at Six Medical Centers
VA’s October 7, 2026 announcement describes an optional account-setup pilot at six medical centers, not a change to disability eligibility or approval.
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New York Enacts Broader Workers’ Compensation Provider Authorization for 2028
New York enacted broader provider authorization in 2026, but the change takes effect January 1, 2028. Learn what that means for injured workers seeking care now.
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Recent Guides and Useful Updates
VA Tests Assisted Account Setup at Six Medical Centers
VA’s October 7, 2026 announcement describes an optional account-setup pilot at six medical centers, not a change to disability eligibility or approval.
Read GuideNew York Enacts Broader Workers’ Compensation Provider Authorization for 2028
New York enacted broader provider authorization in 2026, but the change takes effect January 1, 2028. Learn what that means for injured workers seeking care now.
Read GuideMedicare Open Enrollment: Review 2027 Coverage by December 7
Medicare’s fall enrollment window runs through December 7, 2026. Review your own 2027 coverage rather than relying on national premium averages.
Read GuideMissing Earnings on Your Social Security Record? How to Ask for a Correction
Compare your SSA earnings record with your own records, organize possible errors by year, and ask Social Security about correcting missing earnings.
Read Guide2027 Social Security COLA: What Disability Recipients Should Know
SSA announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027. See when it begins, new SSI federal standards and disability work thresholds, and what to check in your notice.
Read GuideHow to Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter
Get an SSA benefit verification letter, check what the requester needs, and keep a simple record of how you shared your proof of benefits.
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