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Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is likely to bring modest relief to America’s 72.5 million Social Security recipients. Current Social Security COLA 2026 estimates place the increase between 2.5% and 2.7%, with most Social Security experts settling around the 2.6% mark. This Social Security COLA projection comes from The Senior Citizens League. For context,

When your spouse passes away, you could be entitled to receive their Social Security benefits as a surviving spouse. The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays survivor benefits to eligible widows and widowers, often representing essential financial support during an already difficult time. At The Keener Law Firm, we understand how losing a spouse creates serious

The answer to this question depends on which type of Social Security program you’re applying for and your specific circumstances. At The Keener Law Firm, we’ve spent decades helping clients across the nation understand their Social Security disability rights and securing the benefits they deserve. Our extensive experience in disability law has shown us that

No, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Federal law generally requires legal work authorization to receive Social Security benefits. However, if an undocumented immigrant obtains legal status, and is legally able to work, then their contributions into the Social Security system can entitle them to earn certain benefits. Can Undocumented Immigrants

Georgia Medicaid provides essential healthcare coverage for individuals with qualifying disabilities who meet specific income and resource requirements. The state follows federal guidelines while also implementing its own eligibility criteria. This creates a complex system determining which disabilities qualify for coverage and what documentation applicants need to prove eligibility. The Keener Law Firm has extensive

Most people think Medicare is only for those 65 and older, but that’s not the case. If you have certain disabilities, you can qualify for Medicare coverage well before your 65th birthday. Understanding which conditions qualify and how the process works can help you access the healthcare coverage you need. At The Keener Law Firm,

Mental health disabilities can qualify for the same Social Security disability benefits as physical impairments, with monthly payments ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on your work history and the type of benefits you receive. The amount you can receive for mental health disability depends on whether you qualify for Social Security Disability

Yes, diabetes does qualify as a disability under Social Security Administration guidelines. But approval depends on how severely your condition affects your daily life and ability to work. At The Keener Law Firm, we’ve helped thousands of clients through the Social Security Disability process.  So, we understand that this straightforward answer leads to many more

U.S. citizens who qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can continue receiving their monthly benefits even when living outside the United States. The Social Security Administration (SSA) continues payments to eligible beneficiaries living in most foreign countries. However, your ongoing eligibility and ability to receive those payments depends on several factors, including which country