After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold ...

The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

Social Security and SSI payments in October 2025 will follow an unusual schedule. The regular SSI benefit will be deposited ...

A lawyer specializing in Social Security claims writes that the requirements of the “big beautiful bill” will make it harder ...

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

Social Security and Medicare benefits will keep flowing, but federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely ...

Tennessee is announcing new work requirements for certain adults receiving food assistance. The Department of Human Services said the changes to the Supplemental ...

Though most Americans are familiar with Social Security benefits, many may not know that they could also be eligible to ...

Dawn Morgan, who has multiple sclerosis and lives in the Washington, DC, area, has been on disability since her employer ...