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Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Its Disability Fast Track, Including Four Cancers and Several Rare Childhood Syndromes

Social Security added 14 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list. Here are the cancers and childhood syndromes that now qualify.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Many Social Security Recipients Are Updating Bank Info the Wrong Way — And It Could Delay Their Payments

Every month, about 70 million people receive benefits through the Social Security Administration. That includes retirees, people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, and those who rely on Supplemental Security Income. Nearly all of those payments arrive through direct deposit. When everything works, it works beautifully.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 25

'I've Been Struggling With Working The Last 2 Years': How To Ask Your Doctor About SSI/SSDI When Mental Health Is Affecting Work

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, but also whether they need to bring it up with their doctor.

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2025

Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Social Security Disability Dispute Times Could Worsen After Office Closures as Pending Cases Cross 270K

The already lengthy times for appealing rejections for the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could worsen due to systemic challenges and DOGE's decision to downsize the federal agency.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27, 2025

Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse

Harris spoke at the site of Trump’s ‘Save America’ rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Trump Tried to Slash Aid for Tens of Millions of Poor Americans — and Some Voters Worry He’ll Succeed if Elected Again

Experts warn that Trump's return could mean drastic cuts to public assistance programs from Medicaid to food assistance, while low-income voters want Harris to offer more support.

Capital & Main · Oct 25, 2024

Social Security Disability Insurance: here's what recipients should know about May payments

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to send the second SSDI payment for this month on May 15

Latin Times · May 15, 2024

High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program meant to be a financial floor for people unable to work, hasn't kept pace with inflation. Many recipients are homeless, unable to save for an apartment.

WEKU · Sep 15, 2022