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Representative Payees Help You Manage Your Social Security
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Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may need help managing their money. If you need help, we’ll work with you to find the most suitable representative payee to manage your benefits. A representative payee is someone who receives your monthly benefit payment on your behalf and must […]
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Social Security Transition to Electronic Payments—What Beneficiaries Receiving Paper Checks Need to Know
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Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments. This change is part of a broader government-wide initiative to modernize payment systems and enhance service delivery. By moving to electronic payments exclusively, we aim to improve efficiency, security, and ensure beneficiaries receive their monthly benefits promptly. […]
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We recently celebrated a key milestone by announcing that we completed sending over 3.1 million payments, totaling $17 billion, to beneficiaries eligible under the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), 5 months ahead of schedule. When the SSFA became law on January 5, 2025, we identified about 2.8 million current Social Security beneficiaries whose benefits were […]
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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 […]
Continue reading "Social Security Achieves Key Milestones in Customer Service Transformation" → 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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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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