Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...
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 benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for ...
Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...
Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...
Starting April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement new identity verification measures to enhance the security of its services. However, this requirement will not apply to ...
The "Compassionate Allowances" list speeds up the process to apply for disability for people with certain diseases and medical conditions. The Social Security Administration said on Monday it wants to ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, causes inflammation in the digestive tract. For some people, symptoms like abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, ...