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Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Dec. 1 and will get another on Dec. 31, for January 2026.

Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its ...

See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential ...

The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

The SSA will advance SSI payments to December 31, 2025, due to the New Year's Day holiday. This ensures timely access for ...

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts.

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

January 2026 Social Security and SSDI payment schedule confirmed. Here are important dates, who gets paid first, and what to ...

The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.