Month: February 2020

Social Security and America Saves Week

February 28, 2020 • By

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This year, America Saves Week (ASW) runs from February 24 through 29. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits. It’s also a great time for people to assess their own saving status, as planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No […]

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New Rule Modernizes How We Award Disability Benefits

February 24, 2020 • By

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The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs protect some of the most vulnerable people in our society. A successful disability program must evolve and support making the right decision as early in the process as possible. To help us do that, we must modernize the rules and standards we use to evaluate […]

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10 Powerful Ways to Use Social Security Online

February 20, 2020 • By

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Chances are good that you use the internet or a cell phone app every day. Social Security has you covered. We’ve created online tools to make the lives of millions of people easier. We’ve put together a top ten list of easy-to-use resources for you. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for […]

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Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers

February 13, 2020 • By

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Recently, we launched a new Public Service Announcement* campaign as our latest step to caution you about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The videos feature a message from our Commissioner, Andrew Saul. Along with our Office of the Inspector General, we continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls and emails from people falsely […]

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Social Security Secures Today and Tomorrow for Workers and Their Families

February 7, 2020 • By

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Social Security has tools, information, and services to help secure today and tomorrow for you and your family. When you start receiving Social Security benefits, certain members of your family may also qualify for benefits on your record. Benefits may be paid to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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