Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
April is National Social Security Month
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April is National Social Security Month and this year we’re highlighting some of the time-saving features of a personal my Social Security account. Once you create an account, you’ll see that we already have your work history and secure information to estimate what you could receive once you start collecting benefits. With your personal my Social […]
Continue reading "April is National Social Security Month" →Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
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Now that it’s tax season, you might be gathering all of your forms and documentation from the previous year. Sometimes getting all that material together — receipts for donations, business expenses, and travel — can be overwhelming. And losing one vital piece can take up time that you might not be able to spare. The […]
Continue reading "Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)" →Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare?
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Sometimes it’s confusing to know who to contact and for what. Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help. Contact Social Security to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
Continue reading "Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare?" →Social Security Benefits: a Lifetime of Protections for Your Loved Ones
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At Social Security, we know how much your loved ones mean to you—that’s why our promise of lifetime protections extends to them. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, some of your immediate family may also qualify to receive benefits on your record. We pay benefits to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]
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