Need-To-Know Insights, Guidance, and News to Secure Your Benefits

Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...

Disabled veterans will see their monthly VA disability compensation payments rise by 2.8% starting December 1, 2025, as part of the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Read: Social Security Conf...

While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...

Veterans receiving monthly disability benefits through the VA and USAA should note an important date this November 2025. Officially, the VA schedules November payments to hit accounts on Monday, December 1,...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly support to millions of Americans who cannot work due to disability. For October 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will follow its regular paymen...

While rumors have swirled about an $800 stimulus check in May 2025, it's important to separate fact from fiction. Although there is no new federal $800 stimulus check approved by Congress, sever...

Medicaid is an essential program for low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities. However, eligibility for Medicaid varies by state, marital status, and the type of care you need. In 20...

Starting this Friday, thousands of Connecticut residents with student debt can apply for the revamped Student Loan Reimbursement Program, offering up to $20,000 over four years. The program, ...