Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance will see major changes to their SNAP benefits starting in December, as new ...

With the government shutdown finally over, states are working to get food assistance flowing again. They’re also working to implement new restrictions and cuts to who can qualify for SNAP ...

A new Social Security proposal would increase survivor benefits and raise support for disabled widows and widowers.

Two policy shifts are quietly reshaping Social Security from a program many retirees feared would shrink into one that offers more predictable income and fairer treatment. Benefits are rising in real ...

Last month, the Social Security Administration announced the newest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will take effect in January 2026. Beneficiaries can expect a 2.8% raise next year, which ...

(NEXSTAR) – The federal government may be shut down, but that didn’t stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year. Every October, ...

New work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden has said the welfare system still needs reform (PA) Reforms to personal independence payments (PIP) will carry on in a “different way” to before, the new ...

In addition to a new COLA taking effect in 2026, a slew of other changes could affect your benefit. A higher max benefit and higher earnings test limits could result in larger monthly payments.

More than a third of Medicare Advantage and Part D enrollees are unaware of significant cost and benefit changes coming in 2026, according to a survey from eHealth. The findings highlight widespread ...

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden is set to hold a town hall on Tuesday to discuss cuts for Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The meeting will explore the impacts the changes will have on residents and their ...