Social Security has two disability benefit programs. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a need-based program, designed to help disabled low-income individuals with limited resources, and Social ...

When you hear about Social Security benefits, you're usually hearing about the retired worker benefits available to seniors age 62 and older. But that's only one type of benefit available through the ...

December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

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 who is very low-income. The SSI program that you’re enquiring about ...

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website www.SSA.gov offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. You can apply for: Retirement or Spouse's ...

“Enable: The Disability Podcast,” about amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, will release new episodes ...

The Trump administration's policy agenda extends to most government agencies, including Social Security. The administration is focused on rooting out potential fraud in the program as part of a ...

Before claiming spousal benefits, you should check your potential benefit to ensure that spousal benefits would be higher ...