Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

Prosecutors say Joan Charnecky, 60, collected benefits from her dead mother for over 9 years and did not notify the agency of ...

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

WILLIAMSPORT — A Bradford County man has admitted he fraudulently obtained $350,000 in Social Security and Veterans ...

The U.S. Senate passes a bill to stop payments to deceased individuals, save taxpayer money, and protect Social Security data ...

A: Yes, I can explain what’s going on. But first, I must comment on your assumptions about government bias. I am always surprised, and frankly a little disappointed, that people just automatically ...

Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

If approved, children of a deceased SSDI recipient can receive up to 75% of their parent's basic Social Security benefit.

SSA reminds survivors to return payments received after a beneficiary’s death to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Q. What type of lawyer specializes in advising women who are living with a significant other (but not yet married) regarding various legal matters, like buying a house, making medical decisions, ...

In wrongful death cases, lost earnings are generally calculated as the past and future wages and benefits the decedent would ...

Social Security and Medicare benefits will keep flowing, but federal employees will be working without pay, and delays likely ...