Disability News

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026

November 18, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026. Here are exact dollar amounts and examples of what you can expect.

How is Social Security being affected by the Government Shutdown?

October 2, 2025

As the federal government has entered a shutdown and many federal services are impacted, Social Security’s Disability program will continue functioning as usual. Applications and appeals can be filed and will be processed, and existing benefits will continue to be paid as usual.

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025

December 18, 2024

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Here are exact dollar amounts and examples of what you can expect.

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024

January 1, 2024

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024. Here are exact dollar amounts and examples of what you can expect.

2023 Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Exceptions & Income Limits

December 15, 2022

Originally posted on October 22, 2019. Updated December 15, 2022. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Limit for 2023 The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit for 2023 is $1,470 per month. This is up from the 2022 limit of $1,350, as Social Security implemented a 8.7% cost-of-living…

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2023

November 27, 2022

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an 8.7% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2023. Here are exact dollar amounts and examples of what you can expect.

Social Security Scams; What you should know

May 27, 2022

People who are aware of scams are less likely to be scammed, so it’s important that you know what kind of scams are out there. Share this information with others and especially people you know whom may be more susceptible. The AARP refers to…

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2022

November 2, 2021

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 5.9% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2022. This means that people on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are about to get a 5.9% increase in their benefits for 2022. We have listed some example dollar amounts…

NEW: COVID-19 Financial Assistance Exclusions for SSI Eligibility & Recipients

August 16, 2021

Under COVID-19, the Social Security Administration announced an Emergency Measure for SSI recipients. Learn more about the COVID-19 financial assistance exclusions for SSI eligibility and recipients.

New SSA Rule for Headache Disorders and Disability Benefits

March 31, 2021

Social Security passed a new rule for headache disorders. Learn how this can positively affect those with migraine, cluster & tension headaches.