SSDI is based on work history. It supports people who paid Social Security taxes but can no longer perform "substantial ...

Applying for SSI? Your application may also be treated as an application for Medicaid. Here's how to find out if you're automatically enrolled in the program. When you apply for Supplemental Security ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt. — Searching Niece Dear Searching Niece: The ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. You may have a lot of questions when you are applying for ...