Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

In Illinois, there are 47 Social Security Administration Office locations, many of which are in the Chicago area.

Beginning in early 2026, a major change for people accessing their accounts on Medicare.gov will occur through identity verification using ID.me and CLEAR. This change is a piece of a larger update by ...

(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments for paying bills and covering other expenses every month. With the holidays rapidly approaching, those expecting payments may be wondering when ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Social Security payments for December are about to be sent to recipients ahead of January's scheduled cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. On Nov. 13, a small team of advocates for people with ...

Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are struggling to keep up with sky-high costs. The recently introduced ...

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...