There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

The Social Security Administration will begin collecting on overpayments of Social Security benefits later this month and ...

Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Each year, ...

Regular Social Security retirement benefits for the month of July will be sent out on the SSA’s usual schedule: Wednesday, ...

Social Security payment schedule revealed as millions face potential benefit reductions due to overpayment recovery starting late July 2025.

If you started getting SSDI before May 1997, you'd usually receive your payment on the third day of every month. Note that ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal ...

One of the most important decisions you'll make regarding your Social Security benefits is when to sign up. It sounds simple ...

Eligible minors can collect Social Security benefits based on their parents' work records but it's subject to many rules. Find out if your child qualifies.

Other ways to apply for SSI. If you'd prefer applying for SSI over the phone, you can set up an appointment by calling ...