The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program is designed to accelerate the application process of disability claims for individuals with severe medical conditions ...

The Social Security Administration is taking online applications for one of its main disability programs after years of trying to simplify and move the process online, an effort the agency’s former ...

The initial rollout will be available to adults who have never married and are applying for Supplemental Security Income for the first time. The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong ...

The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong effort to simplify and move online the application for Supplemental Security Income, a means-tested program for people with disabilities and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Disability loans are personal loans you can use for almost anything, including everyday expenses, such as groceries or utility bills. Your eligibility depends on many factors, like your credit score, ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented a significant change in its appeal process for disability beneficiaries. This change affects those whose benefits have been terminated, ...

The Social Security Administration is making major changes to the Supplemental Security Income application, making it easier and faster for applicants to complete. Currently, the application is ...

As thousands of Americans struggle to navigate the Social Security Administration's (SSA) disability benefits application process, the backlog of pending cases has grown exponentially. According to a ...