Social Security Benefits for Immigrants in U.S.

Social Security Cuts: Critical benefits at risk for millions
A combination of staff cuts, office closures, and outdated systems could lead to significant frustration for Social Security recipients and future benefits.
How Social Security Cuts Could Impact Benefit Payments
The changes have sparked concerns about the future of benefit payments, as prominent former workers at the SSA and lawmakers warn that the system, which paid out $1.5 trillion in benefits in 2024, could collapse without the staff to make it function.
3 Ways You Could Lose Social Security Benefits by Claiming Early
Claiming Social Security as soon as you turn 62 will net you the greatest number of checks over your lifetime. If you claim benefits for 20 years, that's 240 monthly payments, and some people get even more.
Your Social Security benefits were suspended? Here's why
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has established stringent guidelines that significantly impact individuals receiving or planning to apply for benefits. These regulations are particularly crucial for those relying on disability assistance or retirement payments.
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75
Few things are more important to Americans' retirement than Social Security. It's been a financial safety net for millions of Americans for decades, and ideally, this will continue for many decades to come.
Tips for maximizing Social Security benefits
Social Security is a crucial financial decision for most retirees. The age at which you claim benefits can significantly impact your monthly payments and total lifetime benefits. According to data from the Social Security Administration,
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SSA budget cuts threaten millions’ benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing significant budget cuts, resulting in thousands of job losses and office ...
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Receive Social Security Disability Insurance? You Might Have to File Taxes This Year.
Social Security Disability Recipients should check to see if they need to file taxes this year. Here's how to find out if you ...
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SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries
The move to cease making payments to people without Social Security numbers would imperil the benefits of thousands of ...
Trump fired thousands of Social Security workers. Here’s how it affects Florida.
In 2019, Jeff Meisler started feeling strange at work. A software engineer nearing 60, Meisler was having trouble thinking ...
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Trump Administration Action Against Social Security Judges Threatens Fair Access to Benefits
The Trump Justice Department announced on February 20 that it believes the legal protections against firing administrative ...
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
Social Security Overpayments: 100% Withholding May Leave Seniors Broke
The Social Security Administration is tightening its rules on Social Security overpayment. Beneficiaries could see 100% withholding, a jump from the current 10% rate.
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Does the Social Security Administration estimate that 30,000 Americans die annually waiting for a decision on their disability benefits?
The Social Security Administration's actuary estimated 30,000 people died in 2023 while waiting for a decision on disability ...
Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ...