Survivors
New Resources to Educate School Employees and Survivors
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We’ve released new resources to help prevent people from missing out on benefits they may be eligible to receive. We designed these easy-to-use toolkits to educate professionals and organizations about our programs for children and our benefits for families after the death of a loved one. Our toolkits are in a downloadable PDF format and […]
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SSA Talks: Benefits for Children (SSI and Survivors)
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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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Will Remarrying Affect My Social Security Benefits?
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Whether it’s a morning ceremony or an evening gala, excitement is in the air. You’re getting remarried! We can help you with Social Security-related questions regarding your remarriage. You may be wondering about changing your name on your Social Security card. Visit our Change name with Social Security page and answer a few questions to […]
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Why It’s Important to Tell Us About Changes When You Get Social Security Benefits
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If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits – or your benefit amount. You and your family may miss out […]
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Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Social Security Beneficiaries – Automatic Overpayment Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent
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Social Security announced it will decrease the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to ten percent (or $10, whichever is greater) from 100 percent, significantly reducing financial hardship on people with overpayments. “Social Security is taking a critically important step towards our goal of ensuring our overpayment policies are fair, equitable, and do […]
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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women’s Vital Roles as Disability Advocates
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Women have always played pivotal roles in shaping societies and breaking down barriers across diverse fields. Women’s History Month is a dedicated time to reflect on their accomplishments, from the suffragette movement to advances in science, technology, and beyond. Especially deserving of recognition are women who take on the roles of caregivers and advocates for […]
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Smart Social Security Strategies for Women
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While many women plan to claim Social Security retirement benefits, they may not know about how various factors could impact their monthly payment. More women are working than ever before, but their average benefits are lower than those for men because women typically earn less over their lifetime. In addition, falling marriage rates mean fewer women […]
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How SSA.gov Helps You
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We’re excited to announce that we’ve added two screening tools to our redesigned website! SSA.gov provides you with many ways to learn about our programs and do business with us online. These tools are designed to help you determine your eligibility for benefits and help you request a replacement Social Security card. Benefits Screener You […]
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Survivor Benefits: Four Tips Widows Need to Know
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Months before the first Social Security check was issued in 1940, lawmakers made changes to the planned benefits. Instead of the retired worker’s benefit ending when he died, his widow could collect a survivor benefit for her lifetime. Since then, the eligibility rules for survivors have improved. The age requirements are lower, surviving ex-spouses are eligible, […]
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Plan for Your Future During Financial Literacy Month
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Financial Literacy Month is focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Every April, we like to remind you that Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your […]
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