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Social Security Achieves Key Milestones in Customer Service Transformation
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced significant progress in its ongoing efforts to improve customer service while handling record transaction volumes. Key milestones include: Completing over 3.1 million payments to all who were entitled under the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) five months ahead of schedule Continuing to upgrade SSA’s telephone technology nationwide, deploying […]
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Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans. The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief […]
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Social Security Board of Trustees: Projection for Combined Trust Funds One Year Sooner than Last Year
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Combined Funds Move One Year Sooner to 2034; OASI Remains at 2033 The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to have enough dedicated […]
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You May Be Able to Work and Receive Social Security Benefits
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“Can I work and get benefits?” is perhaps one of the most common questions we’re asked. The answer depends on your age and your earnings. Our rules about working and getting retirement, spouse, or survivor benefits are based on earnings limits. If you’re getting benefits now (or will in the future) and plan to work, […]
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Ticket to Work
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This year, we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Ticket to Work (Ticket) program. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act helps people with disabilities go to work and reduce or eliminate their need for benefits. The Ticket program: Is free and voluntary. Offers career development for people ages 18-64 who receive payments […]
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Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names of the year. 2024 marks the sixth consecutive year that families chose to stick with both familiar names. Also, for the sixth consecutive year, Emma took the second slot for girls, and Noah for boys. The girls’ name Luna has dropped from its spot […]
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Financial Services Industry Leader Frank Bisignano to be the 18th Commissioner of Social Security
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Financial services industry leader Frank Bisignano was sworn in today as the 18th Commissioner of Social Security. He joins the Social Security Administration from Fiserv, the industry leading payments and fintech company, where he was Chairman and CEO. “President Trump has been clear about Social Security. We will protect it,” said Commissioner Bisignano. “We will […]
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How to Contact Social Security: What You Need to Know About Recent Changes
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When you want to get in touch with Social Security, you have options. The most convenient way to conduct business with us is online with a personal my Social Security account. More than 71 million adults use our online services through my Social Security. If you don’t have an account or access to the internet, […]
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Social Security Administration Highlights Key Accomplishments in the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced its progress implementing President Trump’s bold agenda to improve services to the public while safeguarding taxpayer dollars. Working with the Department of Government Efficiency, SSA has charted a new course for the agency that prioritizes enhancing customer service, reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, and optimizing its workforce towards […]
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Social Security Introduces Secure Digital Access to Social Security Numbers
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN). This innovative feature is designed to provide the American public with a modernized, secure, and accessible alternative to the traditional physical SSN card. SSA is […]
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