The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get Social Security disability? I’m 57 and have some health issues that keep me from working. But I’ve heard it’s very difficult to get benefits. — Need ...

After a year of challenges and uncertainty, the world is emerging from the pandemic. Even as the economy picks back up and life resumes some semblance of normal, for some people, the long-term impact ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio--Applying for Social Security disability benefits is not easy or quick for most people. The process can be particularly daunting given that in Ohio, only 34 percent of initial cases ...

More than 155 million U.S. workers are insured for a disability through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. They receive this important insurance coverage through their payroll ...

When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

Understanding the topic of social security disability can be challenging. Many who apply for benefits are lost in a sea of questions like, “How do I apply?” and, “How long will it take to be approved?

You have to have been employed for a certain number of years and paid Social Security taxes (FICA) to be eligible for SSDI, although there are exceptions. For example, if a person who has worked and ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has always been a complicated process. But like everything else in our lives right now, COVID-19 has made it even more difficult.

Answer: The best first step is to start atwww.socialsecurity.gov/disability. There, you can take a look at the Disability Starter Kits. The kits answer common ...

Nataliya Khomyak quit her 16-year job so her medical expenses would be covered.Khomyak, 41, of Glendale, was a lecturer in ...