Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

June 9, 2023 • By Senior Medicare Patrol

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Did you know that Medicare fraud costs Americans an estimated $60 billion per year? It also affects Medicare beneficiaries in terms of time, stress, and health. Learn how to protect yourself and others against these scams. Join Social Security and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week from June 5-11, 2023. You […]

Social Security Launches New Audio Series, SSA Talks, and News Hub

May 31, 2023 • By Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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To learn more about Social Security’s top priorities, check out our new audio series, SSA Talks! In our first episode, Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi and Janet Walker, Associate Commissioner for Operational HR Services, discuss how our current hiring initiative is central to improving customer service. The 17-minute episode includes a fact sheet and transcript. The […]

Mental Health First Aid Can Help Us All

May 18, 2023 • By Mental Health First Aid USA

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought more than lockdowns, isolation, and severe illness – it also caused depression, anxiety, and other mental challenges in people of all ages. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found 46% of adults age 65 and older felt their mental health was negatively affected by pandemic-related worries. Even […]

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Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2022

May 12, 2023 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2022. Liam has topped the list for six years in a row, and Olivia has been the top choice for new parents for four years. There is only one new name in the top 10, with Luna crawling into the top 10 for […]

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Caring for Our Nation’s Veterans

May 9, 2023 • By Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

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Every May, we celebrate Military Caregivers Month. As our population continues to age, more people – including veterans – will need care. Caregivers are the backbone of long-term care – and being a caregiver is demanding. It can also be incredibly rewarding. Many caregivers cherish the opportunity to support their loved ones. As Dr. Jennifer […]

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Recognizing the Needs of People on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families

May 4, 2023 • By Alison R. Marvin, PhD, Social Security’s designee on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and Federal Interagency Workgroup on Autism (FIWA)

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Social Security’s programs touch the lives of nearly every American. We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing barriers to ensure people eligible for our benefits receive them. We provide income security for the diverse populations we serve, including people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Many parents and caretakers of children with […]

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How Medically Tailored Meals Help People With Chronic Illness

April 27, 2023 • By Karen Pearl, Special Advisor to the CEO, Former President & CEO, God’s Love We Deliver. Chair, Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC)

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At God’s Love We Deliver, we have spent years developing our medically tailored meal (MTM) intervention program, which provides MTMs and nutrition counseling and education. We have studied how MTM intervention impacts individuals who are living with chronic or severe illnesses that prevent them from shopping and cooking for themselves. Good nutrition habits can save […]

Help Someone You Know Apply for Social Security and More

April 20, 2023 • By Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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Social Security helps people in all stages of life. We provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. Using our online services, you can assist friends and family members to: Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Check if the person you are helping qualifies for SSI – and also apply – […]

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Medicare for You: What You Need to Know (Part 2)

April 13, 2023 • By Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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This is part two of our series on Medicare benefits. Did you miss the first blog? Please check it out here. Did you know you can save money on Medicare costs this year? The Inflation Reduction Act which President Biden signed into law in August 2022, will help you save money on Medicare prescription drug […]

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Medicare for You: What You Need to Know

April 6, 2023 • By Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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We invited the Administrator to share helpful information on Medicare coverage. This is part 1 in the two-part series. Your health is important and needs to be protected. If you are 65 or older, or have certain disabilities, or End-Stage Renal Disease, you can get health care coverage through the Medicare program. You’ll get access […]

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