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Stay current on the policy shifts, program changes, and new resources that affect the people you serve. We translate what's changing in earned income, health coverage, and housing supports into what it means for your daily practice.

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News Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent COLA for 2027

Published: October 23, 2026

SSA has announced a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, with increased SSI payments beginning December 31, 2026 and Social Security increases beginning in January 2027.

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News SSA Reminds Partners of SSI Reporting Responsibilities

Published: October 7, 2026

SSA has issued updated guidance on what people receiving SSI must report and when, with a reminder that changes are due by the 10th day of the month after they occur and that wages are best reported by the 6th.

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News SSA Shares Scam Awareness Resources as Payment and Notice Systems Move Online

Published: October 5, 2026

SSA has published updated resources to help people recognize and report scams, including guidance on scammers using fake social media accounts and artificial intelligence to impersonate the agency.

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News SSA Consolidates Processing Center Oversight and Expands the Representative Call Center

Published: September 2, 2026

SSA has unified oversight of all eight processing centers under a new Central Processing organization, and the Representative Call Center now serves as a single point of contact for appointed representatives with cases pending at any processing center.

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News Labor Department Announces 2026 NDEAM Theme: "Celebrating Value and Talent"

Published: September 2, 2026

The Office of Disability Employment Policy has announced that National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed each October, will carry the theme "Celebrating Value and Talent" for 2026

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News SAMHSA Awards $96.7 Million in Behavioral Health Funding, Including $63.4 Million for PATH

Published: September 2, 2026

HHS has announced $96.7 million in behavioral health grants and cooperative agreements, with the largest share going to PATH formula funding for outreach and services to people with serious mental health conditions who are homeless.