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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
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Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or […]
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How to Transition Your Social Security Account to Login.gov
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If you created a Social Security username more than 3 years ago, you will need to transition to a new or existing Login.gov account or use an ID.me account to have continuous access to our online services. We recently announced this news in a press release. For step-by-step instructions on how to make the transition, […]
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Celebrate Medicare’s Anniversary With Greater Access to “Extra Help” With Prescription Costs
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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. At his side was former President Harry Truman, a champion of national health insurance. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people with disabilities and kidney disease. Medicaid is health coverage for people […]
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Changes Are Coming to How You Access Social Security’s Online Services
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We’re making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal my Social Security account. The changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards. At the same time, we’re continuing to provide safe and secure access to our online services. If you created your my Social Security […]
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On the Go? You Can Still Use Social Security Online When Traveling
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Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page provides you with a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Through our online services, you can: Find out if you qualify for […]
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Olivia and Liam reign supreme — 2023 Most Popular Baby Names
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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists […]
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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. When we receive information that indicates 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 […]
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Celebrate Earth Day 2024 by Opting Out of Paper Notices
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The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, to promote the protection of our planet. At Social Security, we’re doing our part by reducing paper usage. We send notices as a way of communicating with our many customers – the 71 million Americans who receive benefits and the people who do business with […]
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Women’s History Month and Social Security
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In 1940, Ida May Fuller, became the first person to receive recurring monthly Social Security benefits. Just a few months prior, the 65-year-old legal secretary had stopped by her local Social Security office in Vermont to learn about how the program worked. She knew she had paid into Social Security but wasn’t sure if she […]
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Learn About Social Security Online in 2024
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Our programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with us online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account. […]
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