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My Social Security’s Four Super Powers
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Did you know having a personal my Social Security account is almost like having super powers? Think about it. It protects you, and you can even look into your financial future. Check out these four features that can empower all working Americans who pay into Social Security. Saves You Time You may think you need […]
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Veterans and Active Duty Military Members: Social Security Has Your Back!
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Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. Social Security is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries. If you know a wounded veteran, please let them know […]
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Social Security Can Help You Start or Return to Work
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If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and want to start or return to work, we can help. Ticket to Work (Ticket) is a program that supports career development for SSDI beneficiaries and SSI recipients who want to work and progress toward financial independence. The Ticket […]
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Our New Customer Feedback Survey Helps Us Serve You Better
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We recently launched our new Customer Feedback Survey. We encourage you to tell us how we’re doing by completing a brief survey on our Customer Feedback page. Your feedback is anonymous, doesn’t collect your personal information, and you can use it to rate your experience online, on the phone, and in your local Social Security […]
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Save Time Applying for SNAP and SSI
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose hardships, especially on people who face barriers to our services and benefits. We want you to know about other benefits you may be entitled to receive. This includes the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – or SNAP. SNAP is a federal program – run by state agencies – that helps […]
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Access Your New Social Security Statement Online
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We have exciting news to share: we’ve redesigned your Social Security Statement (Statement) to make it easier to find the information you need. Who gets a Statement? A Statement is available to any adult worker who does not receive benefits. Your unique Statement gives estimates of future Social Security benefits that you and your family […]
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Social Security Services for the Hispanic Community
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At Social Security, we strive to deliver great customer service and easy-to-access information about our programs. Our Spanish-language website provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. There, your family and friends can learn about how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage their benefits, and much more. […]
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You and Your Family May Be Eligible for Increased Benefits
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We know your circumstances may change after you apply—or become eligible—for benefits. If you, or a family member, receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), certain life changes could entitle you to an increase in your benefit amount. As part of our Potential Entitlement initiative, we want to help you identify where you might […]
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How to Change Your Second Factor Authentication for Your Personal my Social Security Account
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This is part three of our three-part blog series, “my Social Security 101.” Miss the first two blogs? You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Did you recently get a new cell phone number or email address? If you did, you will need to update your personal my Social Security account to reflect […]
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Social Security 2021 Trustees Report
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Today, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds. Want to learn more? Read our press release. Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, September 15, at 7 p.m. ET as we chat about the report. If […]
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