Public Benefits

In a new report, an independent committee outlines recommended strategies for improving community integration for the more than 7 million people in the U.S. with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the year ahead will offer a somewhat minimal amount of relief financially.

Over the past year, the Social Security Administration has been making numerous improvements to its SSI program. These changes will make things a bit easier for SSI applicants as well as current recipients.

Parents of children with disabilities often face extra financial challenges. Understanding available resources is crucial in ensuring that their children receive the necessary care without undue financial burden.

Some for-profit companies are preying on people with disabilities and veterans applying for government benefits. These entities exploit the complexities of the benefits system, often leaving vulnerable people at a disadvantage.

When applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to receive in benefits each month. An individual on a fixed income who can’t work because of a disability needs this information to ensure...

By law, the Social Security Administration must attempt to recoup any overpayments it has issued, even if they were made by mistake. In many cases, the SSA would withhold entire checks from recipients it had overpaid.

For seniors and people with disabilities across the U.S. who have limited income, the COVID-19 pandemic also had a particularly devastating impact on their public benefits. Thanks to a recent landmark settlement following a class action lawsuit, these individuals may...

According to a new report, individuals with disabilities who receive benefits from means-tested programs like SSI and Medicaid are at the most risk for financial ruin after an emergency.