The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud.

Navigating SSDI benefits requires careful scrutiny of concurrent payments. Understand which government and private incomes are subject to mandatory offset.

Milo Mumgaard with MN Disability Law Center voices concerns over proposed budget cuts Milo Mumgaard with MN Disability Law Center voices concerns over proposed budget cuts Almanac is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, or medical condition. Its benefits typically last for a ...

7.5 million disabled workers and spouses receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) monthly, amounting to $11.4 billion in benefits. Disabilities impact millions of Americans’ daily lives. For those who can’t work because of a medical ...