The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working consistently since. I get a meager Social Security benefit, only about $800 due to my federal ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Dear Toni: In January, I was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 60. A nonprofit cancer program in my state was able to help me qualify for Medicaid to begin receiving medical treatment since I ...

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.