The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a complex and overwhelming process, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the latest updates and requirements. But as we move into 2025, ...

Someone born in 2000 has about a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled before they reach their full retirement age of 67. For a worker who becomes disabled during their working years, Social Security ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

If you apply for Supplemental Security Income, you're sometimes automatically enrolled in Medicaid. We'll go over the details and how to apply if you need to do so. Blake has over a decade of ...

It would mark the most significant changes to the disability program in its history, according to Jack Smalligan, senior ...

Decades after the creation of this federal insurance, millions of Americans do not recognize the importance and value of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). And those who do, may feel ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in spring 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA), along with scores of businesses, was forced to close about 1,200 field offices and transition ...

Applying for SSI? Your application may also be treated as an application for Medicaid. Here's how to find out if you're automatically enrolled in the program. When you apply for Supplemental Security ...