The agency announced earlier this year that it was making big strides towards a digital-first platform for Social Security.

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program Lead Sean Brune is opening up about how Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Supplemental Security Income recipients will see meaningful updates in 2026 that could help stretch your retirement dollars further. For those who qualify, SSI annual adjustments can play a critical ...

Changing Social Security to a flat benefit for all would put both workers and the poor at risk.

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...

If you collect Social Security in retirement, some of your payments are subject to the same garnishment rules that apply to other types of income. This means your benefits can be withheld to enforce ...