Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Social Security Benefits Increase in 2021

October 13, 2020 • By

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Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 1.3 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2021. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Social Security Program Experts Can Answer Your Important Questions

October 8, 2020 • By

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There are many online resources about Social Security, so it is important that you come to us as the first place for answers. You can find many of the answers about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page. We feature our most-asked questions at the top of the page to help you […]

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Social Security and OIG Announce Additional Anti-Fraud Units

October 2, 2020 • By

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At Social Security, we are committed to detecting and preventing fraud. Earlier this week, we and our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced that four new Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Units opened across the country. CDI Units identify, investigate, and prevent Social Security disability fraud, and are a successful part of the agency’s anti-fraud […]

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Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities

September 24, 2020 • By

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SSA’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program helps children with qualifying disabilities and their families. For this program, a child must meet all of the following requirements to be considered disabled and medically eligible:   The child must have a medical condition, or a combination of conditions, that result in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This […]

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Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income with Social Security

September 17, 2020 • By

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We pay monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people with disabilities who have low income and few resources, and people who are age 65 or older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Social Security Informing You About Recent Scams

September 10, 2020 • By

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The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams. You should just hang up on any call you’re uncertain of and ignore suspicious emails.  Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks […]

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The IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 Economic Impact Payments

August 17, 2020 • By

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The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020 to provide information to the IRS using its IRS’ Non-Filer Tool if you: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail

August 6, 2020 • By

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For many people, signing up for Medicare Part B doesn’t require you to leave the comfort of home.  Please visit our Medicare Part B webpage if: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Access My Social Security From Your Home

July 9, 2020 • By

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With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Celebrating and Creating Independence with Social Security

July 2, 2020 • By

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On July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence.  For nearly 85 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence.  We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits.  Today, applying online is a convenient way to apply for benefits. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your […]

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