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 ...

I need to apply for disability benefits. Where do I start? Begin by looking at our Disability Starter Kit. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability ...

Have you been thinking about applying for Social Security disability benefits, but you are unable to visit a Social Security office to complete the interview? Or perhaps your disabling condition makes ...

The initial rollout will be available to adults who have never married and are applying for Supplemental Security Income for the first time. The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong ...

Image source: Flickr user Heather Paul. In the unfortunate event you become disabled and cannot work, there is a Social Security program that could help replace some of your lost income. Here's what ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio--Applying for Social Security disability benefits is not easy or quick for most people. The process can be particularly daunting given that in Ohio, only 34 percent of initial cases ...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a crucial financial support system for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and ...

There was a time when the word "disability" filled me with dread, not just because of the condition itself, but due to the implications it had for my career and financial stability. I had heard tales, ...

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 ...

Image source: Ken Mayer via Flickr. Social Security has two disability benefit programs. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a need-based program, designed to help disabled low-income individuals ...

It’s hard for me to get around because of my disability. Can I apply for disability benefits from home? Yes. In fact, the best way to apply for disability benefits is online. Our online disability ...