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We Are Thankful for Our Mission

November 27, 2024 • By

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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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Social Security Is Improving Our National 800 Number and Reducing Call Wait Times

November 18, 2024 • By

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Social Security launched a national 800 number in October 1988. Today, our agents answer more than 28 million phone calls a year. Our new telephone platform makes it even easier to connect with us. Why use our 800 number? For more than 35 years, our toll-free number has been an easy way to contact Social […]

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Social Security is Translating More Materials in Native Languages

November 14, 2024 • By

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The loss of Native languages in this country is a direct result of the Indian Boarding School System run by the federal government for 150 years. (Federal Investigative Report findings.) In October 2024, President Joe Biden issued a “long overdue” formal apology for the abuse suffered by Native children forced to attend Indian boarding schools. […]

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SSA Talks: Benefits for Children (SSI and Survivors)

October 1, 2024 • By

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Kathleen Romig, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined the latest episode of SSA Talks to discuss the types of benefits Social Security offers to children. As a prior advocate and mother of a child with disabilities, Kathleen recognizes the challenges that children and families encounter. Her awareness of these challenges – and […]

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Statement on Patrice: The Movie and SSI Enhancements Rolling Out

September 30, 2024 • By

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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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Social Security Improves Sustainability Efforts

September 27, 2024 • By

In September 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Social Security’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Scorecard. OMB scorecards measure federal agencies’ progress in meeting energy and sustainability goals such as: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using renewable energy. Transitioning to electric vehicles. These measures align with the goals established by Executive Order (EO) […]

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Follow Social Security Commissioner O’Malley on Social Media  

September 26, 2024 • By

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We’re excited to share that our Commissioner’s Office has expanded its presence on social media!   You can follow Commissioner O’Malley @OMalleySSA on X, and on his new Facebook page.  The Office of the Commissioner is also on LinkedIn.  These accounts provide even more important Social Security news, plus timely updates about our efforts to improve […]

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Celebrate Social Security’s Many Spanish-Language Resources

September 19, 2024 • By

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15-October 15. To mark the observance, we want the public to be aware of our many resources for our Spanish-speaking customers. We have many bilingual employees who fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. While they are critical to serving the needs of a […]

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Social Security Teams up With Immigration Services To Simplify Enumeration for New Citizens

September 17, 2024 • By

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September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, an opportunity to celebrate the connection between the Constitution and citizenship. We have a chance to reflect on what it means to be a citizen of the United States and recognize those becoming U.S. citizens. As we celebrate this year, we have important news to share. We […]

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6 Ways To Help Your Loved Ones This Grandparents Day

September 6, 2024 • By

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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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