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The Tough, Necessary Work to Reduce Disability Wait Times
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We strive to provide the high level of service our customers expect and deserve, but it still takes too long for the Social Security Administration and state-level Disability Determination Services offices to make initial decisions for those applying for disability benefits. As part of determining whether an applicant is eligible, SSA provides DDS offices with […]
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6 Ways To Help Your Loved Ones This Grandparents Day
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Research and experience show grandparents can have a positive impact on their grandchildren. Have you ever wished you could return the favor? Here are 6 ways you can make a difference in the lives of your grandparents and other older relatives. Use your computer skills to help them create a personal my Social Security account […]
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We’re Making It Easier To Do Business With Us Electronically
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We’ve heard your preference to do business with us electronically. You want to submit forms, evidence, and other information online. If your signature is needed, you want to be able to sign documents electronically before submitting them. We’ve released the eSignature/Upload Documents as an option to submit documents. This new, online service option allows our […]
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If you tied the knot this summer – one of the most popular seasons for weddings – your big day is over. However, you may have at least one more thing to cross off your “To Do” list. If you need to change your last name on your Social Security card due to your marriage, […]
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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
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Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or […]
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Service Delivery on Pine Ridge – Meeting the Oglala Lakota People Where They Are
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During my year as a White House Fellow at Social Security, I have worked to address the negative impact of income and health inequities on the Oglala Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. More than 50% of the Oglala Lakota population lives below the federal poverty line. Average life expectancy on […]
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Will Remarrying Affect My Social Security Benefits?
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Whether it’s a morning ceremony or an evening gala, excitement is in the air. You’re getting remarried! We can help you with Social Security-related questions regarding your remarriage. You may be wondering about changing your name on your Social Security card. Visit our Change name with Social Security page and answer a few questions to […]
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What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information
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Note: The Social Security Administration is providing the below information as a public service following reports of a data breach that is unrelated to SSA’s internal systems and data, neither of which has been compromised. With various reports of data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, we’d like to remind you about the […]
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Social Security Has Protected the Nation’s Families for 89 Years
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Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the history of our country. For 89 years, our benefits have provided financial security to countless families. Today more than 71 million Americans receive about $1.5 trillion in benefits during the year. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on Aug. 14, […]
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Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
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August 12 marks the 24th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” At its core, the order acknowledges a fundamental principle: The federal government must be able to understand and communicate with all people in the United States, including those with limited English proficiency (LEP), to keep […]
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