There’s also a five-month elimination period before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin. That means the clock starts ticking from the first full month after you become disabled, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a streamlined online process for accessing a variety ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

If you’re living in Arizona and can no longer work due to a disability, you’ve probably heard about Social Security disability benefits. But here’s the thing that trips people up: there are actually ...

Navigating Social Security benefits can be complicated, stressful, and time-consuming, especially for individuals who are already dealing with health challenges or disabilities. Many people applying ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.