The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a COLA increase of 2.8 percent starting in January 2026. This means Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will go from an average monthly payment of $1,586/month to $1,630/month. Supplemental Security Income will see increases to $994/month for a single person, and $1,491/month for…

If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, approaching age 62 will likely raise some new questions about your financial security. Will your benefits stop? Will they automatically change to retirement? The outcome depends on which type of benefits you’re already receiving. Knowing…

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be a long, uncertain process. Sadly, some claimants pass away before their case is decided by an administrative law judge (ALJ). When this happens, the claim does not necessarily end. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers…

By Jeffrey Freedman As seen in The South Florida Sun Sentinel on September 29, 2025 Jeffrey Freedman “One Big Beautiful Bill” contains a lot of numbers — significantly, $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. Behind those numbers are Americans trying to care for themselves and each other, maintain basic levels…

Many people assume they cannot work while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). While that is generally true, there are some exceptions. Individuals with disabilities can take on part-time or limited work under some of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) work incentive programs. These initiatives aim to help SSDI recipients…