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 ...

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 ...

The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the ...

Social Security income can affect SNAP eligibility, and recent rule changes may alter who qualifies for benefits.

For many, the Social Security Disability process is intimidating, particularly in Greenville, South Carolina, where a growing ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

The "Compassionate Allowances" list speeds up the process to apply for disability for people with certain diseases and medical conditions. The Social Security Administration said on Monday it wants to ...

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

State officials warn one-third of unsheltered population now faces greater barriers to obtaining SSI/SSDI benefits without ...