Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Each year, approximately 2 million apply for SSDI, but around two-thirds are denied, because most applicants fail to prove that they’re disabled and can’t work. Here are some steps you can take that can help improve your odds.

The last SSDI payment for the month of June will be headed out to recipients in a couple of days. Here's when you can expect your payment if you haven't received it yet.

This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability payments.