Marla Heikkala & Associates

04/26/2024

As of May 1, 2024, Marla Heikkala & Associates will be merging with Gault Disability Law for continued work Social Security Disability claims. Since 2021, Marla Heikkala & Associates has been working with Terisa Page Gault and Gault Disability Law to serve our clients at hearing and provide the excellent level of representation you have come to expect from our firm. The merger between Marla Heikkala & Associates and Gault Disability Law will cause no interruption in the presentation of claims.

Your continued referrals to Gault Disability Law for excellent representation is appreciated.

Many thanks,

Marla Heikkala and Terisa Gault

12/25/2022

Happy Holidays to each and every one of You!

12/17/2022

From the Social Security Administration:

Be Aware This
Holiday Season.

Many of us spend the holidays relaxing and sharing in goodwill with friends and family. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. Scammers frequently target the older and other more vulnerable members of our communities. They pretend they are from Social Security or another government agency to steal your money or personal information.

Caller ID, texts, or documents sent by email may look official, but they are not. Fraudsters are calling to verify information about the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment for people who get benefits. Remember, this adjustment is automatic and a beneficiary does not need to verify anything. Social Security won’t ask you to provide information or money to get your benefit increase. Know that how we do business with you doesn’t change because it’s the holidays. We may email or text you about programs and services, but we will never ask for personal information via email or text.

Recognizing the signs of a scam can help you avoid falling victim to one. These scams primarily use the telephone to contact you, but scammers may also use email, text messages, social media, or U.S. mail. Scammers pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust. Scammers say there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. Scammers pressure you to act immediately. Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way.

Know what to look for and be alert. Scammers don’t take days off and neither should you… when it comes to making sure you identify suspicious communications and report it. If you receive a questionable call, text, or email, hang up or don’t respond and report it at oig.ssa.gov/report. Scammers frequently change their methods with new tactics and messages to trick people. We encourage you to stay up to date on the latest news and advisories by following SSA’s Office of the Inspector General on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook or subscribing to receive email alerts.

11/24/2022

Wishing each of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

12/29/2021

Valuable information for those on child benefits.

11/11/2021

In Honor of Veteran's Day, our office is closed on November 11, 2021.

Our remote office hours will resume on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Thank you to all Veteran's for your service and to preserve our Freedom!

Marla Heikkala & Associates

10/13/2021

Curious about your earnings and potential benefits for disability or retirement?

You may want to create an account with Social Security and review your information online.

Check out what the Social Security Statement should look like based on your age.

10/13/2021

Making sure that our clients know that they may be eligible for an increase in benefits for the upcoming year!

! About 70 million Americans will get a 5.9% increase in monthly benefits and payments in 2022. Check our blog later this morning for more information: http://ow.ly/HZoF50GqHnC

07/04/2021

Happy Birthday, America!
Our office is closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 for this National Holiday.

04/14/2021

We will remain closed to in-person meetings with our clients for the foreseeable future. The Social Security Hearings Office continues to only hold hearings by phone or using Microsoft Teams for video. We will be continuing to serve our clients with phone conferences and strive our best to promptly return your calls.

With that said, there are times where it is necessary for a client to come to our office to pick up or leave a document . Please call and arrange a time to come in, rather than just stopping by.

You may ask "Why are we continuing to keep our office closed to our clients for in-person meetings?" Many of our clients are at high risk if they catch COVID-19 due to their significant health issues. Continuing to offer face-to-face meetings inside an office setting could place both our staff and our clients at higher risk.

We know that this arrangement may be inconvenient, but we must put safety first. We will periodically review and update our policy. If you have any questions, please email our office.

We will continue to provide our clients with excellent representation in their Social Security claims during this difficult time and thank you for your patience.