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 ...

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 ...

When dealing with a disability that affects your work capacity, initiating your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel overwhelming. However, numerous delays and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for ...

Know that it's possible to apply for several types of Social Security benefits online. You can get personalized benefit estimates if you're not already claiming Social Security. The fastest way to ...

Find out when SSI and Social Security retirement and disability benefits arrive in March 2026, plus COLA and tax changes.

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 ...

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 ...