The Social Security Administration announced a major operational shift on Thursday that will fundamentally change how ...

The Social Security Administration is taking online applications for one of its main disability programs after years of trying to simplify and move the process online, an effort the agency’s former ...

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

The Social Security Administration will centralize disability benefit reviews nationwide, a major shift aimed at improving accountability, speeding decisions, and reducing backlogs for millions of ...

The SSA announced a significant operational change this week that will reshape how disability benefit eligibility is reviewed across the United States. The agency confirmed that medical Continuing ...

Applicants now only have to submit five years of previous work history instead of 15 years. (iStock / Sponsored by Credible – which is majority owned by Fox Corporation. Credible is solely responsible ...

The initial rollout will be available to adults who have never married and are applying for Supplemental Security Income for the first time. The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong ...

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program is designed to accelerate the application process of disability claims for individuals with severe medical conditions ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Starting April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement new identity verification measures to enhance the security of its services. However, this requirement will not apply to ...

The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong effort to simplify and move online the application for Supplemental Security Income, a means-tested program for people with disabilities and ...