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 ...

Four years ago, Barack Obama promised to reform one of governments biggest entitlement programs. He said the Social Security Administration was guilty of "unconscionable delays" in reviewing and ...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides health coverage and monthly payments to people who can't work due to a disabling medical condition or impairment. If you currently receive SSDI, ...

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 ...

Anderson, South Carolina, sits along the busy I-85 corridor and serves as the county seat, which means many residents handle ...

Nearly 300,000 Americans wait an average of over 9.5 months for Social Security disability appeal decisions, delaying their ...

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 Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking an important step to improve how we serve the public by joining the ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

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