Social Security

VA Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026: What It Means for Veterans

VA Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026: What It Means for Veterans

After months of speculation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has confirmed a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 disability compensation. The change, effective ...

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2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Can Expect from Next Year’s Benefit Increase

2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Can Expect from Next Year’s Benefit Increase

Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help retirees keep pace with inflation. Without this annual boost, benefits ...

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Major Social Security Changes Could Deepen Inequality, Experts Warn

Major Social Security Changes Could Deepen Inequality, Experts Warn

A wave of Social Security reforms taking effect this fall and into 2026 could reshape the nation’s retirement safety net — and civil rights ...

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Social Security 2026 COLA Announcement Delayed Amid Government Shutdown

Social Security 2026 COLA Announcement Delayed Amid Government Shutdown

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) highly anticipated 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement has been delayed due to the ongoing 2025 government shutdown. The update, ...

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Social Security Payments Continue Despite Government Shutdown 2025: What Beneficiaries Should Know

Social Security Payments Continue Despite Government Shutdown 2025: What Beneficiaries Should Know

As the government shutdown of 2025 stretches into its third week, many Americans are asking a pressing question: Will my Social Security payment still ...

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How Connecting with Benefits Programs Can Save You Money

How Connecting with Benefits Programs Can Save You Money

The cost of aging in America continues to rise, creating financial challenges for millions of retirees. While Social Security provides a vital source of ...

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SSA Launches Two New Online Screening Tools to Make Accessing Benefits Easier

SSA Launches Two New Online Screening Tools to Make Accessing Benefits Easier

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is excited to introduce two new screening tools as part of its redesigned website, SSA.gov. These updates are designed ...

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Expanding Access and Speed: How SSA’s Health IT Program Is Transforming Disability Determinations

Expanding Access and Speed: How SSA’s Health IT Program Is Transforming Disability Determinations

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is sharpening its focus on expanding participation in its Health Information Technology (Health IT) program. This initiative enables SSA ...

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Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know

Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know

Living with a disability can create financial and personal challenges, but Social Security offers programs to provide essential support. Whether your eligibility is based ...

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Social Security Takes Action: Improving Service Through Employee Feedback and Innovation

Social Security Takes Action: Improving Service Through Employee Feedback and Innovation

At the Social Security Administration (SSA), our mission is simple: to serve the public with excellence. Whether you reach us by phone, visit a ...

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