2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week — and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Social Security benefits to get paid out faster for some Americans under new bill

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and Senator Mike Lee re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act.
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Who’s eligible for social security disability benefits?

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 at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...
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Social Security Disability Checks Don’t Cover Living Costs for Most Recipients — Will Cuts Put Them Deeper in the Hole?

More than 8 million Americans get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but for many recipients the money isn’t nearly enough to cover their basic living expenses. The gap could grow ...
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Does high-functioning autism qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance?

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey A. Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ...
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Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security

The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the ...