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April 2, 2025
The lawsuit alleges that recent mass staffing reductions, policies requiring individuals to seek services in person at field offices, and the elimination of critical offices within the SSA unlawfully harm Americans with disabilities and older adults who rely on Social Security services.
March 27, 2025
March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
Social Security lifts more than 22 million people out of poverty, including over 16 million older adults and almost 1 million children.
February 28, 2025
Justice in Aging calls on Congress and the President to preserve the SSA’s network of offices, retain staff, and restore the SSA’s ability to effectively serve the millions of Americans who rely on it.
January 25, 2025
Low-income older adults who aren’t eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A may qualify for financial help through the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program.
December 4, 2024
This fact sheet discusses how we can all work to improve and defend SSI, Social Security, and programs that increase housing security.
October 9, 2024
September 24, 2024
Justice in Aging is releasing a series of two issue briefs to ensure advocates are aware of the services available to American Indian and Alaska Native older adults and the unique challenges they may face. This first issue brief in the series discusses the benefits available to tribal elders through the Social Security Administration, the unique rules that may apply to tribal communities, and the barriers and cultural factors that advocates should be aware of when supporting tribal elders in accessing these benefits.
May 29, 2024
Explore new SSI and Social Security overpayment policy changes that lower repayment rates, expand waiver options, and reduce financial hardship for older adults and people with disabilities.
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