The Social Security Administration says millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions may have to wait up to a year or longer to reap the benefits of the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act.

February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in four days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Social Security benefits form the bedrock of income for millions of Americans—and those who claim Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be paid this week. Adults and children with disabilities, or who are blind, with little to no income are eligible to receive SSI.

The last round of payments for January are coming. If you're waiting on your check, here's when you can expect it.

The year you were born, how much you've worked, and the year you claim your benefits determine how much you receive, but very few will qualify for the maximum benefit.

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.

Millions of retired Americans are set to benefit, but there are concerns the program could run out of funds sooner.

Your full retirement age depends on when you were born. Those born between 1943 and 1954 reached full retirement age at 66. Your full retirement age will increase by two months for each year you were born after 1954 until maxing out at age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.

What's more, surveys have shown that Social Security checks are necessary for seniors to make ends meet. A poll from nonpartisan senior advocacy group The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) found that 67% of seniors rely on Social Security for more than half of their annual income.

First flagged by Media Matters for America journalist Ari Drennen, the official page for changing sexual (or gender) identification on government documents — overseen by the Social Security Administration — has been removed from public view. The page currently displays an access denied notice that reads "You are not authorized to access this page."

In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These benefits are crucial in providing financial support to th

February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in six days. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31.