Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

Will the government shutdown impact your November Social Security benefits? Here's the schedule of when you'll get them.

Social Security is a financial lifeline for retirees, but the way you access it is shifting. As 2025 unfolds, administrative ...

Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) takes affect in January 2026.

The SSA's "digital first" push means its AI chatbot is answering more and more customer service calls. Older Americans share ...

The Social Security Administration is taking online applications for one of its main disability programs after years of trying to simplify and move the process online, an effort the agency’s former ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has been ...

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable ...

To better protect from fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it’ll be implementing “stronger identity verification procedures,” including requiring millions of ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

This change, effective March 31, aims to combat fraud, but may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. The SSA estimates 75,000 to 85,000 more Americans will need to visit local offices ...

This change, effective March 31, aims to combat fraud, but may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. The SSA estimates 75,000 to 85,000 more Americans will need to visit local offices ...