Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

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 ...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may also be eligible for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. To make it even easier, when you apply for SSI, the Social ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are 5 ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov.

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. You may have a lot of questions when you are applying for ...

Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of ...

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 ...