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 ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

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 ...

In the unfortunate event you become disabled and cannot work, there is a Social Security program that could help replace some of your lost income. Here's what you need to know about Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration has expanded its expedited disability claims process to 300 conditions, adding 13 serious ...

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 ...

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 ...

I am a 59-year-old female, and in June of 2022, I was diagnosed with stage III metastatic breast cancer. A nonprofit cancer program in my state qualified me under Medicaid because I was unemployed, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for distributing Social Security payments to millions of elderly Americans. However, the agency also administers payment programs for disabled ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Social security disability application wait times are seeing major delays. For Southeast Texans experiencing those delays, the American Association of Retired Persons believe this ...

Social Security offers such programs as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income, for which potential beneficiaries must file applications. What happens if the ...