U.S. Social Security: Disability and Benefits Information | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World list of publications under "U.S. Social Security: Disability and Benefits" offers a range of publications, covering topics like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and pension programs for seniors and families. You'll find peer-reviewed papers, articles, and studies from trusted sources like government agencies and universities, alongside practical pieces on applying for benefits or understanding eligibility. These include articles and papers on topics like eligibility criteria for disability benefits, application procedures, understanding different benefit types such as SSDI and SSI, and navigating the appeals process. This information can be particularly helpful for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their families seeking clarity on their rights and available support, offering valuable insights and practical guidance.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Disabled World vs. Government Sources: When to Use Which When to use SSA.gov and when Disabled World helps more. A plain-language guide to pairing official government sources with independent disability information. | 12 Jun 2026 | |
| Medicaid Work Requirements and People With Disabilities How new federal Medicaid work requirements under H.R. 1 affect people with disabilities, including exemptions, the medically frail category, and coverage risks. | ✓ ✓ | 30 May 2026 |
| SSA Brings Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR's) In-House The SSA will process medical Continuing Disability Reviews federally, freeing US state agencies to reduce initial disability claims backlogs. | ✓ ✓ | 12 Mar 2026 28 May 2026 |
| U.S. Social Security Payment Dates For 2026 Complete 2026 U.S. Social Security (SSA) payment schedule dates for retirement, disability, SSI benefits, and details on 2.8% COLA increase for recipients. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Dec 2025 12 Jun 2026 |
| 2026 COLA Brings 2.8% U.S. Social Security Increase Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026, adding average $56 monthly for 75 million Americans. Digital COLA notices available through my Social Security. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Oct 2025 28 May 2026 |
| 2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Should Expect Experts project a 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026, signaling modest inflation relief and a steady year ahead for retirees. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Oct 2025 8 May 2026 |
| Trump Terminates Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC) Cooperative Agreements The SSA ends its RDRC cooperative agreements, citing cost savings and policy alignment with President Trump's executive order on DEI programs. | ✓ ✓ | 21 Feb 2025 19 Apr 2025 |
| Social Security Announces 2.5% Increase in Benefits for 2025 U.S. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will increase 2.5 percent in 2025. | ✓ | 10 Oct 2024 |
| ABLE Accounts for Disabled People - Benefits and Rules How ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without losing SSI, Medicaid, and other government benefits under the ABLE Act of 2014. | ✓ ✓ | 30 Sep 2024 28 Feb 2026 |
| SSA Implements Customer-Friendly SSI Changes, Expanding Access and Reducing Barriers Helpful SSI changes reducing customer burden take effect as agency expands access and continues removing barriers. | ✓ | 30 Sep 2024 |
| How to Get SSDI Benefits and Avoid Losing Them How to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and the most common reasons SSDI payments are terminated, including work limits and health reviews. | ✓ ✓ | 31 Aug 2024 28 Feb 2026 |
| Social Security iClaim Streamlines Online SSI Filing The Social Security Administration is rolling out an online iClaim application that lets eligible first-time SSI applicants apply in a simpler, faster way. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Aug 2024 28 May 2026 |
| U.S. Social Security Modernizes Disability Evaluation by Updating Occupations List New SSA guidance will only consider the most relevant occupations when determining if someone applying for disability benefits could perform other types of work. | ✓ | 24 Jun 2024 20 Sep 2024 |
| SSA Expands Public Assistance Household Definition A Social Security Administration final rule expands the public assistance household definition to include SNAP, allowing more people to qualify for SSI payments. | ✓ ✓ | 9 May 2024 28 May 2026 |
| U.S. Social Security to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy New rule extends the same policy to all SSI applicants and recipients nationwide which may increase benefit amount some people are eligible to receive and will allow more people to qualify for SSI payments. | 17 Apr 2024 29 Apr 2024 | |
| Social Security to Raise Benefit Representative Fee Cap U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to raise the fee cap for benefit claimants representatives, from $7,200 to $9,200. | 29 Mar 2024 | |
| SSA Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Social Security Beneficiaries U.S. Social Security Administration will decrease default benefit overpayments down from 100 percent to ten percent, or $10, whichever is greater. | 29 Mar 2024 | |
| SSA to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments U.S. Department of Social Security announces first of several updates to the Supplemental Security Income regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. | 27 Mar 2024 29 Apr 2024 | |
| U.S. Social Security Makes Announcement On Overpayments Social Security Commissioner announced he is taking steps to immediately address SSA overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. | 21 Mar 2024 29 Mar 2024 | |
| Now Expired Expanded Child Tax Credit Led to Improved Adult Health and Nutrition The Expanded Child Tax Credit, which expired at the end of 2021, has not been renewed due to concerns of the credit being overly generous, particularly to lower-income families with limited tax liability, and the lack of an associated work requirement. | 24 Jun 2023 27 Jun 2023 | |
| Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024 Could Be 3.1% Declining rate of inflation points to a significantly lower COLA for next year, after the 8.7% COLA in 2023 the highest in 40 years. | 10 May 2023 13 Jun 2023 | |
| Predicted 2024 COLA May Be Lower Than 3% If inflation continues to fall at the current rate it appears that the COLA for 2024 will be lower than 3%. | 12 Apr 2023 13 Jun 2023 | |
| Severe Cuts Possible By 2034 for Retirement and Disability Benefits Reports from Social Security and Medicare trustees demonstrate urgent need for action to avoid severe benefit cuts by 2034 for combined retirement and disability programs. | 2 Apr 2023 | |
| The Medicare Tax That Never Made it to Medicare The U.S. General Federal Budget gets the interest-free use of tax revenues that very much appear to originally have been intended for Medicare. | 8 Mar 2023 | |
| COLA 2023: 8.7% Benefit Increase 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023. | 13 Oct 2022 15 Oct 2022 | |
| Equity Action Plan for U.S. Social Security Administration U.S. SSA releases its first Equity Action Plan supporting whole-of-government equity agenda to advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all. | 14 Apr 2022 15 Feb 2024 | |
| Local U.S. Social Security Offices to Resume In-Person Services U.S. Social Security Administration to resume in-person services at local Social Security offices, though, online services and telephone remain the most convenient ways to contact the agency. | 4 Apr 2022 10 Oct 2023 | |
| Inflation: Prices Outgrowing Social Security Benefits Social Security recipients say monthly expenditures from January 2021 to January of 2022 grew far more than the amount the COLA-boosted benefits. | 15 Mar 2022 17 Mar 2022 | |
| 2022 U.S. Social Security COLA May Be 6.2% 2022 U.S. Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) could be 6.2% according to Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimate, based on July consumer price index (CPI) data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.. | 11 Aug 2021 | |
| Possible 4.7% COLA for 2022 Senior Citizens League (TSCL) forecasts U.S. 2022 COLA could be as high as 4.7%, making it the highest since 2009. | 12 May 2021 | |
| Relief for Student Loan Borrowers with Disabilities During COVID-19 The United States Department of Education announces relief for student loan borrowers with total and permanent disabilities during the COVID-19 emergency. | 29 Mar 2021 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Social Security Outreach to Vulnerable During COVID-19 U.S. Social Security Administration outreach to vulnerable populations during COVID-19 Pandemic - Advocates and community organizations can help connect people. | 25 Mar 2021 23 Aug 2021 | |
| 1.3% COLA Benefit Increase for 2021 | Social Security U.S. Social Security Administration announces Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for Americans to increase 1.3 percent in 2021. | 13 Oct 2020 | |
| 2021 COLA: 1.3% Predicted U.S. Social Security recipients likely to get 1.3 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2021 - the 2nd lowest ever paid, according to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). | 16 Sep 2020 10 Apr 2021 | |
| No COLA Likely For 2021 Social Security Benefits Lose 30% of Buying Power Since 2000 Latest U.S. Social Security Loss of Buying Power study by The Senior Citizens League shows Social Security benefits have lost 30 percent of buying power since 2000. | 12 May 2020 13 Oct 2020 | |
| U.S. Social Security Urged to Suspend All Continuing Disability Reviews Due to COVID-19 U.S. Senators urge SSA to temporarily suspend Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) under SSDI and SSI programs as America works to combat COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. | 19 Mar 2020 23 Aug 2021 | |
| Social Security National Slam the Scam Day Information on U.S Department of Social Security public awareness campaign Slam the Scam Day on March 5th regarding telephone impersonation scams. | 5 Mar 2020 9 Oct 2023 | |
| Social Security Removes Inability to Communicate in English as Disability Benefit Factor Inability to communicate in English is no longer a good measure of educational attainment or the ability to engage in work. | 24 Feb 2020 26 Feb 2020 | |
| 1.6% COLA Estimate for 2020 2020 U.S. Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) benefit boost estimated to be 1.6 percent. | 12 Sep 2019 27 Mar 2024 | |
| COLA 2019: 2.8% Benefit Increase - U.S. Social Security Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent COLA for 2019. | 11 Oct 2018 | |
| Social Security COLA Could Top 3% in 2019 But Retiree Costs Growing Even Faster 2019 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) could top 3 percent according to a new estimate released by The Senior Citizens League. | 6 Jun 2018 26 Aug 2018 | |
| 50% of Retirees Saw Little COLA Increase in Social Security Benefits Nearly 27 million U.S. Social Security recipients are going through a 3rd consecutive year of no net increase in their Social Security benefits. | 17 May 2018 26 Oct 2021 | |
| US-Born Workers Receive Disability Benefits More Often Than Workers From Abroad Study reveals foreign-born adults are less likely to report health-related impediments to working, to be covered by work-disability insurance, and to apply for disability benefits. | 10 Nov 2017 | |
| Social Security Task Force Statement on H.R. 2792 Proposed cut would bar payment of SSI benefits to people with an outstanding arrest warrant for an alleged felony or for an alleged violation of probation or parole. | 30 Sep 2017 | |
| Social Security COLA Forecast For 2018 is 1.8 Percent Estimate released by TSCL states Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) of about 1.8% in 2018. | 28 Sep 2017 | |
| Social Security Benefits Have Lost 30% of Buying Power Since 2000 Loss of Buying Power Study reveals U.S. Social Security beneficiaries have lost nearly one third of their buying power since 2000. | 8 Jun 2017 | |
| U.S. Social Security 0.3% Benefit Increase for 2017 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 65 million Americans will increase 0.3 percent in 2017. | 18 Oct 2016 | |
| 2017 COLA Forecast Maybe Lowest Ever Paid 2017 COLA expected to raise Social Security benefits by only a few dollars, any increase will be offset by increases in Medicare Part B premium for most people 65 and over. | 12 Oct 2016 27 Mar 2024 | |
| Estimated 0.2% COLA in 2017 - Social Security Recipients Need Better Benefit Boost Survey finds 71% of senior voters think Social Security should be expanded to provide modestly higher retirement benefits and more fair cost–of–living adjustments (COLAs). | 15 Jul 2016 | |
| U.S. Social Security Disability Fund Improves in Near Term Social Security report states combined asset reserves of Old Age, Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds projected to become depleted in 2034. | 24 Jun 2016 10 Oct 2023 | |
| U.S. Social Security Benefits Lose 23% of Buying Power Since 2000 According to 2016 Survey of Senior Costs released by The Senior Citizens League Social Security beneficiaries have lost 23% of their buying power since 2000. | 2 Jun 2016 | |
| Top 200 Popular Baby Names in America Official U.S. Social Security data on the 200 most popular boy and girl baby names, with occurrence rankings and naming trends. | ✓ ✓ | 6 May 2016 9 Jun 2026 |
| Social Security Process for Determining if Beneficiaries Can Manage Benefits Report determines whether adult beneficiaries with disabilities are capable of managing their benefits and recommendations to inform and guide to improve current process. | 9 Mar 2016 25 Jul 2020 | |
| Negative Cash Flow for U.S. Social Security, Medicare, & Disability U.S. elderly entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Disability, have a negative cash flow which is predicted to get worse. | 14 Aug 2015 | |
| Social Security Trust Fund Reserve Gains a Year for Projected Depletion Date DI Trust Fund will become depleted in 2016 - Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance Trust Funds projected to become depleted in 2034. | 22 Jul 2015 | |
| Serious Financial Repercussions if Social Security Benefits Cut by 20% Serious financial repercussions likely for beneficiaries if Congress does not act in time to fix the Social Security Disability Insurance program. | 11 Jun 2015 | |
| Psychological Testing for Disability Benefits Determination Broader use of standardized psychological testing for applicants submitting disability claims should improve accuracy and consistency of disability determinations. | 10 Apr 2015 23 Aug 2021 | |
| Disability Program at Risk Due to Failure to Complete Medical Reviews Without Congressional action, nearly 9 million SSDI beneficiaries will have their benefits cut 19.1 percent. | 27 Jan 2015 5 Oct 2015 | |
| U.S. Social Security Projections to be Reviewed Social Security Advisory Board announces appointment of expert panel to review assumptions and methods used by Social Security trustees in their annual report on financial status. | 7 Nov 2014 | |
| Number of Credits Needed to Claim Disability Benefits Information and chart regarding the number of work credits you need for claiming disability benefits in the United States. | 11 Aug 2014 6 Jun 2021 | |
| US Social Security Policy for Same Sex Relationships Social Security policy lets the agency recognize some non-marital legal relationships as marriages for determining entitlement to benefits. | 28 Jun 2014 10 Oct 2023 | |
| Government Benefits for People and Veterans With Disabilities Information on currently available disability benefit programs from the U.S. Department of Social Security. | 18 Apr 2014 13 May 2018 | |
| Rules for Workers Over 50 Applying for Disability Benefits A worker of any age can apply for Social Security disability benefits after suffering a disability however for senior workers special rules may make it easier to obtain. | 3 Apr 2014 16 Aug 2021 | |
| A Social Security Disability Claim Can be Impacted by Obesity SSA removed obesity from its listing of impairments due to the fact that many individuals who are morbidly obese could function adequately at work. | 18 Jan 2014 15 Jan 2015 | |
| Social Security Disability Demographics in Rural America Document examines several employment statistics and rates of disability in certain rural areas of the United States. | 29 Jul 2013 30 Aug 2021 | |
| No Change in Social Security Trust Fund Reserve Depletion Projected Year The US Social Security Board of Trustees releases its annual report on long term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. | 14 Jun 2013 | |
| U.S. Department of Social Security Mobile Site for Smartphone Users Smartphone visitors to the mobile site can learn how to create a personal my Social Security account to get online Social Security Statements. | 11 May 2013 | |
| Online Social Security Statement Now Available Online Social Security Statement provides estimates for retirement and disability or survivors benefits. | 2 May 2012 18 Nov 2015 | |
| Disability Benefits May Run Dry by 2016 The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the disability fund would run out of money in 2016. | 25 Apr 2012 18 Oct 2019 | |
| Proving to Social Security Administration You are Alive Not Dead Being listed as deceased by the Social Security Administration will affect wide range of benefits including disability. | 9 Apr 2012 14 Sep 2016 | |
| Factors Involved in The Social Security Disability Process Information on filing for Social Security Disability which involves more than filing the application listing your impairments and medical sources. | 27 Feb 2012 28 Jun 2014 | |
| Future of U.S. Social Security Disability Program Information on how the future looks for the United States Federal Social Security Disability program. | 12 Feb 2012 27 Mar 2016 | |
| Social Security Benefits Calculators and Planners Guide Calculate your Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits using official SSA tools to estimate payments and plan your financial future. | ✓ ✓ | 11 Dec 2011 18 Jan 2026 |
| Determining Benefits for Young Adults with Disability The Social Security Administration new ruling clarifies the procedure used to determine benefits for young adults aged 18 to 25 with physical and mental disabilities. | 18 Nov 2011 | |
| Types of Income That May Decrease SSDI Benefits When SSDI recipients obtain employment or other income it can affect the amount of SSDI for which the individual is eligible. | 25 Oct 2011 25 Jan 2017 | |
| Social Security Benefits for Depression Generally SSA evaluates disability due to depression based on medical documentation and extent to which depression interferes with ability to work. | 24 Oct 2011 11 Dec 2021 | |
| 11-1p Ruling Limits Disability Benefits Options After Denial Those who file for Social Security disability benefits may not file a new claim under the same title for the same benefits while an appeal on a previous claim is still pending. | 21 Oct 2011 | |
| Social Security Disability Application Filing Tips Important information needed for filing an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). | 2 Oct 2011 13 Oct 2016 | |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Appeals Process SSI appeal levels depend on the appeal issue and are reconsideration administrative law judge hearing Appeals Council review and federal court. | 29 Aug 2011 | |
| US Social Security Disability Program In Trouble Congress says Social Security disability program supporting trust fund will be dry by 2017 leaving the system incapable of paying full benefits. | 27 Aug 2011 | |
| Social Security Disability Determination Process When you apply for Social Security disability insurance SSDI benefits from Social Security the agency uses a process to determine whether you are disabled. | 14 Aug 2011 16 Jan 2022 | |
| U.S. Social Security on Death Row is Disgrace to American Ideology Some people in Washington are unfairly using the federal deficit as leverage to eradicate Social Security. Learn how this movement has nothing to do with debt and everything to do with politics. | 31 Jul 2011 27 Jan 2022 | |
| Can You Get Both Disability and Unemployment Benefits As the end of your unemployment benefits nears can you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. | 24 Jul 2011 3 Feb 2022 | |
| Workers Compensation Can Affect SSDI Benefits If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits there are limits on how much compensation you can collect if you are eligible for additional public disability or workers compensation benefits. | 3 Jul 2011 19 Feb 2022 | |
| SSA Disability Eligibility Checklist Determining if you are eligible for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits can be achieved using this checklist. | 28 Jun 2011 23 Feb 2022 | |
| Social Security Video Hearings for Disability Cases Video hearings may help with the backlog of SSA disability cases caused by increased demand inadequate funding and under-staffing. | 27 Jun 2011 31 Aug 2024 | |
| How Social Security Determines if You Are Disabled A list of information the Social Security Administration will consider when hearing your disability claim application. | 26 Jun 2011 25 Feb 2022 | |
| Social Security Funds Projected to Deplete Within 25 Years Recent report by Social Security and Medicare Board of Trustees gave some devastating news to existing and future social security benefit recipients. | 23 Jun 2011 28 Feb 2022 | |
| Common Social Security Disability Myths Social Security disability benefits myths for concerned elderly and disabled persons highlighting common misconceptions regarding US Social Security and disability benefits. | 5 Jun 2011 15 Mar 2022 | |
| Projected Social Security Trust Fund Exhaustion a Year Sooner The Social Security Board of Trustees annual report on the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds. | 13 May 2011 | |
| Heart Disease Compassionate Allowance Disability Claims How the SSA Compassionate Allowances program could fast-track Social Security disability claims for people with heart disease-related conditions. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Apr 2011 23 Feb 2026 |
| SSI Payment Benefits for Disabled Children Children who are born with disabilities, or who become disabled during their childhood years, may be eligible to receive payments through the government's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. | 26 Mar 2011 4 May 2022 | |
| Social Security Disability Benefits Appeals Process Learn more about the Social Security Disability appeals process and where to turn if you need help. | 21 Mar 2011 | |
| Politics of Social Security - Word Choice Why using the term entitlement is nothing but damaging rhetoric putting the Social Security Disability Insurance program at risk. | 17 Mar 2011 | |
| SSDI and SSI Social Security Disability Applications There are 2 programs to assist people unable to work due to a medical condition Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). | 5 Mar 2011 | |
| Ability to Obtain Social Security Disability Representation Threatened Any prohibition of EAJA fee award payments will make it difficult if not impossible for many Social Security claimants as well as veterans. | 25 Feb 2011 31 May 2022 | |
| Decreasing Social Security Benefits for Most Seniors in 2013 Majority of seniors will see drops in their Social Security benefits after Medicare premiums are deducted according to The Senior Citizens League. | 24 Feb 2011 | |
| Bringing a Witness to a Social Security Disability Benefits Hearing SSA regulations state that witnesses may appear although the Administrative Law Judge will make a decision as to whether or not a witness will be heard. | 17 Feb 2011 1 Jun 2022 | |
| How Does the SSA Decide - Determining Disability Eligibility for Social Security disability benefits is actually determined by workers at the state level. | 3 Feb 2011 | |
| Social Security Day of Reckoning Has Come US government spending Social Security revenue on wars and other government programs without making provisions for repaying the money. | 31 Jan 2011 | |
| SSI Benefits for Young Adults Disability benefits for children are different than disability benefits for adults who have been disabled since childhood. | 30 Jan 2011 | |
| Strategies to Strengthen Your Disability Benefits Claim Practical steps to strengthen your Social Security Disability claim, including medical documentation, legal coordination, and detailed personal reporting. | ✓ ✓ | 19 Jan 2011 22 Feb 2026 |
| Impact of Social Security Disability Income on Other Benefits Examines differing requirements between Social Security programs, and how submitting multiple applications may impact eligibility. | 13 Jan 2011 2 Jul 2022 | |
| Social Security's Future at Risk with New Tax Deal Tax deal passed by Congress is a major threat to the solvency of Social Security. | 23 Dec 2010 | |
| Recession May Cut Baby Boomer Social Security by $40,000 Recession-driven wage drops and no COLA could slash Baby Boomer Social Security benefits by up to $40,000, warns a comprehensive study by The Senior Citizens League. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Dec 2010 21 Apr 2025 |
| Evaluating Claims of Mental Disorders - Criteria Revision US Social Security Administration has proposed major revisions to the criteria used to evaluate adult and child claims of mental disorders. | 13 Dec 2010 | |
| Upswing in Disability Claims with Downturn in Economy Social Security data shows Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications have more than doubled in the period from 2000 to 2009. | 19 Nov 2010 | |
| How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits People of any age can file for disability benefits Social Security offers benefits to children with disabilities through a program called Supplemental Security Income. | 17 Nov 2010 | |
| Increasing the Retirement Age for Social Security Increasing life expectancy has led to an expansion of lifetime benefits and system costs. | 25 Oct 2010 | |
| Zero Cost-of-Living Adjustment to Impact Most Vulnerable Seniors COLA presents daunting challenge for millions of older adults struggling to make ends meet in the economy. | 16 Oct 2010 | |
| No Change in 2010 Social Security COLA The fact that there will be no change to the 2010 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is either good or bad news. | 16 Oct 2010 2 May 2024 | |
| Social Security Fast-Track Disability Processes Get Even Faster New Rules Will Further Speed Benefits to Tens of Thousands of Americans with Disabilities. | 13 Oct 2010 | |
| $500 Million in Suspended Disability Benefits Returned Social Security Administration wrongfully denied eligible beneficiaries because they believed applicants were wanted felons. | 5 Oct 2010 | |
| AJC Urges Congress to Extend SSI Benefits for Refugees AJC urged Congress to act immediately to extend Supplemental Security Income benefits for 3,000 elderly and disabled refugees. | 30 Sep 2010 | |
| What You Need to Know About Social Security BASICS discusses most-often asked questions about Social Security including retirement disability survivors benefits. | 30 Sep 2010 | |
| Social Security Disability Program Fosters and Prolongs Destitution Persons too ill to work thrust into bankruptcy because of long delays in processing and adjudicating social security disability claims. | 13 Sep 2010 26 Jan 2018 | |
| Benefits for Widows, Widowers & Other Survivors When a person has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies widows widowers and other survivors may be eligible for survivors benefits. | 5 Sep 2010 | |
| U.S. Social Security $2.6 Trillion Dollar Surplus Social Security is far from bankrupt with a $2.6 trillion dollar surplus. | 4 Sep 2010 15 Jan 2015 | |
| Flawed SSD Process with More Claimants, Longer Waits, Routine Denial There are close to two million Americans waiting for SSD disability decisions and many of them have waited for years. | 3 Sep 2010 22 Jul 2015 | |
| Long Lines at Social Security Offices Not Going Away Anytime Soon If you have called your local Social Security office and gotten a busy signal, you are not alone. | 28 Aug 2010 | |
| Backlog for SSDI Cases: Is Help on the Way for Disability Applicants A backlog of SSDI cases means delays for some disability applicants in the united states. | 13 Aug 2010 | |
| Americans Plan to Rely on Social Security 85% oppose cutting Social Security to reduce the deficit as program celebrates 75th anniversary. | 11 Aug 2010 | |
| Social Security Wants You to Share Your Personal Stories and Reflections Share Your Personal Stories and Reflections to Help Social Security Celebrate 75 Years of Public Service. | 26 Jul 2010 | |
| Social Security Proposes Legislation to End Furloughs of Federally Paid State Disability Workers Prohibit states from reducing number of state personnel who make disability determinations for Social Security or the hours they work. | 23 Jul 2010 | |
| Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability Benefit Payments Information for people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome regarding applying and obtaining Social Security Disability Benefit Payments. | 26 Jun 2010 31 Aug 2024 | |
| Liver Disease - Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits Information regarding liver disease, includes how to apply for and qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. | 25 May 2010 9 May 2017 | |
| Study Considers Social Security Benefits for Students Social Security also pays benefits directly to children under 18 who have lost parental support because of death or disability. | 24 May 2010 | |
| Depression and Social Security Disability Benefits Article discusses common disabling depression symptoms and how to apply for Social Security benefits if you are disabled by depression. | 4 May 2010 31 Aug 2024 | |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Security Disability Benefits Information in regards to social security disability benefits claims for those who have PTSD. | 4 May 2010 31 Aug 2024 | |
| U.S. Social Security Releases Open Government Plan Commissioner of U.S. Social Security announces that the agency has released its Open Government plan. | 7 Apr 2010 11 Jul 2010 | |
| Disability Benefits After a Disabled Child Turns 18 Disabled children who meet certain federal guidelines maybe eligible for Supplemental Security Income or SSI. | 12 Mar 2010 31 Aug 2024 | |
| Social Security Health Care Information for Disability Applicants Information for those who apply each year for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. | 11 Mar 2010 | |
| Who is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits Not everyone who is unable to work due to illness or injury is entitled to Social Security disability benefits. | 26 Feb 2010 | |
| Ending Furloughs of Federally Funded State Employees Furloughing disability examiners is incomprehensible under any circumstances. | 25 Feb 2010 | |
| U.S. Social Security Launches New Open Government Webpage Open Government webpage gives Americans opportunity to give their ideas on how Social Security can become an open and transparent agency. | 11 Feb 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Breaking Through Social Security Disability Claims Backlog Tips to help people with disabilities as applications for Social Security disability benefits soar to 2.8 million. | 8 Feb 2010 14 Sep 2024 | |
| Social Security Awards Nearly $20 Million for Electronic Medical Records Electronic Medical Records will shorten time taken to make disability decisions and will improve speed accuracy and efficiency of the disability program. | 1 Feb 2010 19 Apr 2015 | |
| When Should I Take Social Security Benefits Questions to consider as to when you should take social security benefits. | 23 Jan 2010 | |
| Social Security Makes New Disability Data Available to Public New data about beneficiaries and Social Security disability hearing processes available to the public. | 23 Jan 2010 9 Jul 2010 | |
| U.S. Department of Social Security Sending Corrected Benefit Notices Social Security Administration earlier this month mailed notices that contained incorrect January 2010 payment dates. | 11 Dec 2009 | |
| Estimating Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits Self-assessment tool to help people calculate SSDI disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. | 21 Oct 2009 13 Sep 2010 | |
| Social Security Administration Disability Backlog Lowered Senator Tom Harkin commended Social Security Administration for ending year with fewer disability hearings. | 3 Oct 2009 | |
| Importance of Work History for Social Security Disability Benefits Work history plays an important part in your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. | 26 Aug 2009 1 Sep 2024 | |
| Social Security Delays for People With Disabilities Peggy Hathaway underscored the human toll created by the prolonged delays when people with disability apply to Social Security Administration. | 27 Mar 2009 | |
| SSDI vs SSI: Key Differences in Disability Benefits Overview Learn the key differences between SSDI and SSI, federal programs aiding those with disabilities, based on work history or financial need. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Mar 2009 10 Jun 2025 |
| Social Security Administration Programs - U.S. U.S. Social Security Administration SSA is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for administering social security programs. | 12 Mar 2009 19 Mar 2011 | |
| Social Security Compassionate Allowances List Learn about the SSA's Compassionate Allowances program, fast-tracking disability benefits for severe conditions like cancer and rare diseases in as little as 10 days. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Feb 2009 11 Jun 2026 |
| Disability Payments for Back Conditions Disabling back conditions enable a citizen to recover disability income from the Federal Government. | 24 Feb 2009 4 Jul 2010 | |
| Applying for SSA Disability: The Significance of Residual Functional Capacity Steps Social Security Administration use to evaluate disability by comparing your disabling condition to published set of standards. | 19 Feb 2009 16 Jan 2010 | |
| Social Security SSI Disability Application Tips Tips for those applying for Social Security SSI Disability including ensuring the disability application is completely filled out and all supporting medical evidence submitted. | 16 Feb 2009 16 Mar 2022 |
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