Both assessments have long been criticised by disability rights campaigners as difficult and inconsistent processes.
Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.
See when to expect your Social Security benefits for the month of February.
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A report commissioned by the DWP found that 52 per cent of health assessors left the role in a year, with many leaving the profession altogether ...
Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.
Only one group of beneficiaries receives a Social Security payment on Friday, January 30, 2026, and the reason has nothing to do with eligibility changes or special bonuses. That ...
SSI recipients will get February 2026 payments early on January 30. The shift happens because February 1 falls on Sunday.
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Baby boomers (like me) aren't just getting old. Some of us are also getting frail. I'm probably a pretty good example. After a lifetime of essentially good health, I've recently had to deal with ...