Martin O’Malley, Commissioner
We Are Thankful for Our Mission
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As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we offer our thanks for the opportunity to serve you and your families. We are stewards of a mission that is older than most of us. It is a mission that is grounded in a promise to all Americans that remains as essential today as the day that it […]
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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 Our agency stands ready to assist Congress as it works to address outdated laws and to […]
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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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