As the SSDI hearing backlog grows, some applicants may face extended wait times for benefits, leaving them in a tough financial spot before retirement.

The disability benefit award rate for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) reached its lowest level in more than a decade for applications filed through 2023, according to the Social Security ...

Technology can help the half of Americans who do apply, but education efforts are needed for the half that don’t, a lawyer ...

Learn why experts navigate a system that asks a narrower, harder question than any other disability program, and demands a ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The Social Security Administration announced on ...

The SSA added new medical conditions to the program that allows certain applications to be processed more quickly.

The increase will apply to more than 6 million veterans nationwide who currently get Veterans Affairs disability compensation ...

Find out about who qualifies for Social Security benefits in the U.S., and how you can apply for monthly payments.

In addition to the millions of Americans who receive monthly Social Security senior benefits, Social Security also supports individuals with certain disabilities. A new change may make it easier and ...