Public Benefits

After being off-limits to most members of the public since March 2020, Social Security Administration (SSA) offices are set to reopen on March 30, 2022, barring an unexpected snag or sudden change in the pandemic's trajectory. ...

Built into the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021 are new rules and income thresholds that expand the pool of taxpayers who qualify for the earned income tax credit. This is good news for single people with disabilities.

The measures follow charges of neglect and a storm of protest at CDC director’s remarks in January.

Temporary residency in facilities became permanent when residents were denied information and assistance needed to transition back into the community, in violation of the ADA, the Justice Department has found.

While declining COVID-19 cases are good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients, including millions of children, will lose their coverage.

The agency’s 1,200-plus offices are open again, but a new online tool for SSI applications means you can avoid the crowds and long lines.

The appeals process after being denied Social Security disabilities benefits is a long and winding road, but worth navigating. Here’s what is involved, at every level.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that has the potential to affect anyone who receives government assistance with their medical care following a disabling injury that results in a lawsuit.

Social Security disability recipients will see an increase in benefit levels for 2021, although the rise will be the smallest in years, due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  ...