Social Security, including disability benefits, is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the United States. As of August 2025, 8.1 million people received Social Security Disability ...

Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers critical financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a ...

If you are 55 or older, you might not consider yourself a person of advanced age. But your age could help you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you can no longer work ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...

A recent federal court order overlooking the 2013 state statute found that it was contrary to federal law, DWD explained.

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...