Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

Image source: Flickr user Heather Paul. In the unfortunate event you become disabled and cannot work, there is a Social Security program that could help replace some of your lost income. Here's what ...

When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Changes in the disability application process will make it easier for people to receive benefits. Previously, applicants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, and Supplemental ...

When considering an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the most critical advice is not to delay. The optimal time to start your application is immediately upon realizing that ...

The number of claims that receive fast-track review through the Social Security Administration (SSA) Compassionate Allowances and Quick Disability Determinations programs continues to grow, according ...

In the unfortunate event you become disabled and cannot work, there is a Social Security program that could help replace some of your lost income. Here's what you need to know about Social Security ...

The easiest way to apply for disability benefits is online, which you can do at www.socialsecurity.gov. You'll fill out the disability benefit application, and will answer some questions about the ...