Mar 31, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Aug 15, 2025 · Once you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two Social Security–administered benefits for people with disabilities, it can take …

Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Nov 18, 2025 · And you’ll be eligible for a special enrollment period later for Part B when your company-based insurance ends. Once again, the Social Security Administration is at the center of the process. …

Dive into the key factors that shape your Social Security benefits as you prepare for retirement, from early-filing penalties to cost-of-living adjustments.

Apr 4, 2025 · Timing is key. Social Security will let you withdraw your original application for retirement benefits only once, and it must be within 12 months of the date your first payment occurred. You start …

Oct 10, 2018 · Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides safety-net financial support for people in need. You may …

Dec 31, 2024 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.

Jun 12, 2024 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a safety-net payment for people who are 65 and older or have a disability and have very limited income and assets. The programs differ, but the …

Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits is four months before the month you want your benefits to start, and the earliest your benefits can start is your first full …