The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.
The average retired worker collects around $2,013 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. In 2026, however, it will be possible ...
The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...
The 31 percent rate in 2023 indicates that a majority of applicants were not approved for benefits, and nearly 7 in 10 applicants are denied initially or throughout appeals. A lower award rate can ...
Under H.R. 1, states must require that low-income people meet work-reporting requirements to qualify for Medicaid under the ...
If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the SSA has announced its official updates for 2026, and several changes affect your ...