Public Benefits

Social Security payments are set to grow next year, although for some recipients the extra income will be slightly offset by an increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles.

After expiring two years ago, a program that helps people with disabilities transition out of institutions and into the community appears to be headed for renewed funding.

Families taking advantage of ABLE savings accounts will have a little more flexibility in planning for special needs as a result of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Under new Department of Labor regulations that go into effect April 2, workers filing for private disability benefits should have a more transparent and fairer appeals process.

Under the new tax law, people whose student loan debt is discharged due to disability will no longer be taxed on the discharged income, potentially saving them tens of thousands of dollars.

Although Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are subject to rigid asset limits, the federal government has provided a few avenues for beneficiaries to earn extra income.  ...

In guidance released to state Medicaid agencies, the Trump administration announced January 11 that it would allow states to experiment with creating work requirements. ...

What portion of a lawsuit award or settlement can go to the state to reimburse Medicaid? The new congressional budget deal finally clarifies the situation.

A new report highlights the severe burdens faced by SSI recipients in trying to obtain affordable housing.