In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

Benefit amounts are rising nationwide, but new purchasing limits at the state level are reshaping how households will use ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

There are several changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2026, including stricter bans on ...

SNAP recipients who work and earn more than $217.50 per week before taxes can still receive their benefits. Everyone else must submit documentation proving they volunteer or work 20 hours a week or ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in ...

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

More than 220,000 Marylanders have applied for food, health care and other critical benefits through the state’s centralized ...

Discover how ancillary benefits supplement health insurance by covering medical costs like ambulance rides and drugs. Learn ...