In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

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 at my job anymore, but I’ve read ...

Some individuals with back pain may be eligible for a range of disability benefits. The eligibility requirements for these benefits may vary by state and depend on the cause of a person’s back pain.

Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.

Disability lawyer Michael Liner, head attorney and founder of Liner Legal, talks with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about disability benefits, including SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...