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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 ...

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 at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...

Q: Can you summarize who is eligible for disability benefits? A: Social Security Disability Insurance, often referred to by ...

Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lifeline for people who cannot work due to health complications. Here's what ...

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 ...

For those, applicants must answer these five questions: Many people believe you have to be disabled for a certain period of time before you can apply for Social Security disability benefits. That ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. However the program has a lot of ins and outs, and even longtime beneficiaries may not know them all. Here’s a look at some ...

Dear Disabled Senior: If you are collecting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, those SSDI benefits will automatically convert to become your regular Social Security retirement benefit when ...

The over 71 million Americans who receive Social Security payments will do so on schedule. However, these payments may be significantly smaller beginning later in July. Here's what to know about this ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their July 2025 payment Tuesday, July 1. The Social Security Administration suggests that if you don't receive your payment on the ...