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 ...

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, ...
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 ...
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, ...

Receiving disability insurance made easier with help of attorney

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 Ann Miller ...
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Experts say Social Security's back-to-work program hasn't reached enough people

WASHINGTON (7News) — As federal lawmakers face mounting public pressure to preserve retirement benefits for millions of Americans by a 2033 funding deadline, an effort is also underway to reform ...

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

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...