If you’re applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be facing a new obstacle: the Social Security Administration’s updated identity verification process. These nationwide changes, rolling out through 2025 and 2026, aim to prevent fraud—but for honest applicants, they can create confusion, delays, and stress. For New Yorkers already coping with serious health issues, a verification error could mean months without the benefits

When people think about Social Security Disability benefits, two programs come up again and again: SSDI (Social Security Disability...

Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) system can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with serious health...

Caring for a loved one with special needs involves more than daily responsibilities. It also means thinking ahead, often years or decades...