There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for ...

Social Security may also fast-track your application if you're in extreme financial straits. The agency considers a claimant a Dire Need Case , or DRND, if you are unable to get food, housing or ...

A Social Security claim number is always followed by a letter symbol, which were essentially assigned alphabetically as benefits were added to Social Security law.(Zinkevych / Getty Images ...

Pending Social Security claims totaled 580,887 in March 2025, up from 500,527 in March 2024. An administrator shared the data at a March 28 operational meeting, ...