Discover essential federal and state benefits for families with disabled children, including SSI, Medicaid, and TANF, to ...

The “Ticket to Work” program is just one of the many work incentive provisions built into the Social Security disability programs. andresr / Getty Images Q: I am 57 years old and getting Social ...

Individuals may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if they meet two primary conditions: having a disability or blindness and possessing a sufficient work history. The program is ...

First, the VA can now take medication into account when rating a disability. For example, tinnitus, or ear ringing, is one of ...

The VA implemented a new rule that disability levels will be based on how well veterans function while on medication.

The Trump administration is proposing changes to Social Security that could reshape how millions of older Americans qualify for disability benefits, and critics warn it could leave some struggling ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

There’s also a five-month elimination period before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin. That means the clock starts ticking from the first full month after you become disabled, ...

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Discover what qualified disability expenses (QDEs) your ABLE account covers, including education, housing, and health. Plan your financial future effectively.