Before applying for Social Security, consider when you want to begin receiving benefits and know your options.

Applying for Social Security may seem simple, but certain overlooked mistakes could cost you significant long-term financial ...

The agency now has more the 300 conditions listed that qualify for an expedited decision for applicants seeking disability determinations.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for people with ...

If you have these 13 conditions your Social Security claim will now be processed faster. This brings the Compassionate Allowances list to 300.

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process.