I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, can I claim his benefits? What you need to know about survivor benefits

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your ...
The Daily Progress

SLEDGE: Can I work and receive disability?

Q: I am receiving Social Security disability benefits. Will my benefits be affected if I work and earn money? A: Social Security has special rules called “work incentives” that help you keep your cash ...

My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...
InsuranceNewsNet

Receiving disability insurance made easier with help of attorney

TAHLEQUAH– The road to receiving Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance, is fraught with frustration and paperwork, often ending in denial, with some giving up. For Rusty ...
KHON2

Who can get Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income?

Attorney Danielle Beaver joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss who qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), how do you apply, ...

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. Details on payments, offices, more.

The Social Security Administration has been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. How does it affect payments and ...

Do Social Security payments continue during a government shutdown? What to know

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.