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A Joint Commitment and a Call to Support Children in Foster Care
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Today, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a call for public input on ways to improve outcomes of foster children who are eligible for – or already receive – Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. Our goal is to make sure that all children, especially […]
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Don’t “Fall Back” Into Scams This Season
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The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are pleasant, and the fall foliage is beautiful. This is also the time of year when scammers are ramping up their tricks and tactics. As we prepare to set our clocks back an hour this weekend, don’t “fall back” into bad habits and let your guard down. Scammers […]
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Ensure Your Application for Disability Benefits Is Complete
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Social Security takes care to handle your claim for benefits efficiently. When you submit your application for disability benefits, be sure to provide as much information as possible. That will help to avoid any processing delays. Here’s how to get your application off to a good start: If you’re an adult applying for disability benefits, […]
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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax, or by Mail
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway through December 7. This is an annual opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and, if needed, make changes to their plans. If you already have Medicare Part A and want to sign up for Part B, you don’t have to wait for open enrollment. (Learn more […]
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
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Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase has averaged about 2.6%. […]
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5 Online Tools You Can Use at Any Age To Plan for a Secure Retirement
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October is National Retirement Security Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about retirement planning. Whether you’re new to the workforce, mid-career, or plan to stop work in a few years, here are 5 online tools at ssa.gov to help you financially prepare for a secure retirement. 1. Your Social Security Statement You […]
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SSA Talks: Benefits for Children (SSI and Survivors)
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Kathleen Romig, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined the latest episode of SSA Talks to discuss the types of benefits Social Security offers to children. As a prior advocate and mother of a child with disabilities, Kathleen recognizes the challenges that children and families encounter. Her awareness of these challenges – and […]
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Statement on Patrice: The Movie and SSI Enhancements Rolling Out
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All of us at the Social Security Administration want to recognize Patrice Jetter, Garry Wickham, and everyone involved in Patrice: The Movie, a documentary that focuses on the couple’s concerns about losing their disability benefits if they got married. Our agency stands ready to assist Congress as it works to address outdated laws and to […]
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Social Security Improves Sustainability Efforts
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released Social Security’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Scorecard. OMB scorecards measure federal agencies’ progress in meeting energy and sustainability goals such as: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using renewable energy. Transitioning to electric vehicles. These measures align with the goals established by Executive Order (EO) 14057, Catalyzing […]
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Follow Social Security Commissioner O’Malley on Social Media
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We’re excited to share that our Commissioner’s Office has expanded its presence on social media! You can follow Commissioner O’Malley @OMalleySSA on X, and on his new Facebook page. The Office of the Commissioner is also on LinkedIn. These accounts provide even more important Social Security news, plus timely updates about our efforts to improve […]
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