See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential ...

The highest income Social Security beneficiaries are now set to see a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. That’s an increase from $5,108 last year. To see this amount, they must have earned the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration is preparing the most sweeping changes to disability benefits in its history, and the fallout could disqualify as many as 750,000 Americans from benefits, according ...

Potential shifts on the distribution of Social Security benefits continue a key debate about the federal program. Social Security faces a potential 23% cut to retiree benefits by 2033 without reform.

Most people hear "Social Security changes" and immediately focus on the yearly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For 2026, that's 2.8%, and the average retired worker's gross benefit will rise from ...

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

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 ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.