The agency announced earlier this year that it was making big strides towards a digital-first platform for Social Security.

The plan would raise key thresholds, end a marriage penalty, extend coverage to U.S. territories, and index changes to inflation.

Earnings limits are rising in a quiet 2026 Social Security update. Here's how the retirement earnings test could affect early retirees and their benefits.

Some retirees and disability beneficiaries will get March checks this week. Here's the full 2026 schedule and why SSI skipped March.

Washington lawmakers plan to reintroduce a bill on Thursday to update Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, benefits. Backed by about 30 leaders in the House and Senate, the bipartisan proposal calls ...

In an ever-evolving landscape of public policy and administration, staying informed about the latest government updates is crucial for citizens and stakeholders alike. Over the past week, significant ...

Social Security may feel like a background issue until you’re close to claiming it, but changes to annual benefit increases can have a real impact on retirement income, especially for people who ...

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Social Security and SSI payments will continue during the government shutdown as they are mandated by law. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will increase Social Security and SSI payments starting in ...