Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its ...

Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Don't miss your January 2026 Social Security payment. Find the complete schedule for retirement, disability (SSDI), and ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

As of late 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing unprecedented operational challenges. Delays in ...

It always seems like a very complex benefit payment system, but in reality it is only based on the date on which SSA ...

The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.

As 2025 draws to a close, some Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for an uncommon payment date, December 31, 2025.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is starting 2026 with substantial changes. The government agency is moving forward ...

Most federal employees will enjoy an extended holiday break this week, but the Social Security Administration and the ...

The agency’s “average speed of answer” metric masks longer call wait times, according to data in a recent OIG report.

More than 3 million deaths are reported to the Social Security Administration each year. Among them, a small portion — less than 10,000 — are erroneous and need to be corrected, according to the ...