As the SSA prepares to begin its payment schedule for February 2026, we bring you the lowdown on when benefits will arrive.

Temple Health taps Epic to electronically send medical records to SSA, speeding Social Security Disability Insurance ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

A total overhaul of the Social Security Administration’s workflow could lead to major service disruptions for beneficiaries ...

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

The metrics on disability claims showed expected improvements, said Romig, of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The SSA said it decreased the initial disability claims backlog by 25%, from a ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...

Broader use of standardized psychological testing for applicants submitting disability claims to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) should improve the accuracy and consistency of disability ...