Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt. — Searching Niece Dear Searching Niece: The ...

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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 ...

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 ...

In 2022, the cost of raising a child in the U.S. to age 17 was roughly $17,000 per year. For families of children with disabilities, that estimate runs far higher. The costs of such necessities as ...

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 ...

At this moment individuals applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can now simultaneously apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This significant policy update ...

Question: A woman from Carbon Cliff writes: ``I have some friends who say that there is a program for senior citizens that pays them an extra supplemental check in addition to the Social Security ...

If you’re planning to file for Social Security benefits, you’ll need to be aware of your protective filing date before you apply. Your protective filing date is the date you contact the Social ...

Supplemental Security Income is offered for individuals who have low income, low resources or both. The maximum amount a qualified individual can receive in 2025 is $967 a month, but several factors ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.