Securing Today
and Tomorrow
Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed. Learn more about our tools, online services, and how our programs benefit people just like you. Sign up below.
Social Security Celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
This year, we celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At Social Security, we’re committed to the principles and spirit of the ADA, and the many ways it improves the lives of our beneficiaries. That’s why we’re celebrating and sharing Matt’s story. As a job seeker who is deaf and needs accommodations, Matt […]
Continue reading "Social Security Celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act" →Tags: Disability, General Information, Medicare, social security disability benefits
Social Security Online: Your First and Best Place to Start
Reading Time: 1 Minute
More than likely you do not have to visit a Social Security office to do business with us. You might not have to call, either. Our Online Services webpage provides you a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can even apply for retirement, disability, or Medicare […]
Continue reading "Social Security Online: Your First and Best Place to Start" →Tags: my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services
Social Security Supports Teachers Online
Reading Time: 1 Minute
The past two years have been difficult for everyone, including educators and students. Our nation’s teachers have adapted and provided for their students in so many ways. We continue to honor all educators who prepare our children for the future. We know that well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students. […]
Continue reading "Social Security Supports Teachers Online" →Tags: General Information, social security, Social Security benefits
Celebrate Your Independence with Social Security
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. We have useful online tools like the Social Security Statement (Statement) and our benefits estimator tool that help people not yet receiving benefits. The Statement shows the benefits that […]
Continue reading "Celebrate Your Independence with Social Security" →Tags: my Social Security, my Social Security account, Social Security benefits, Social Security statement
Ten Years of my Social Security Means You Can Do More
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
Ten years ago, we launched our my Social Security service to offer more secure and convenient self-service options online. Initially, the service supported two types of actions: People receiving Social Security benefits could view their benefit information. People not receiving benefits could check their Social Security Statement to see estimates of future benefits and their […]
Continue reading "Ten Years of my Social Security Means You Can Do More" →Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account
How Social Security and Sharsheret Help Women With Cancer
Reading Time: 1 Minute
A cancer diagnosis can be scary and life changing. It often comes with decisions, uncertainties, and a lot of new information that can be confusing. Sharsheret helps women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Through personalized support and educational outreach, our programs are designed to support you […]
Continue reading "How Social Security and Sharsheret Help Women With Cancer" →Tags: Disability, Social Security benefits, social security disability benefits, SSI, supplemental security income
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Advancing Equity
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) serves as a reminder about the factors surrounding abuse and neglect of older persons. The pandemic highlighted the disproportionate impact of tragedy on underserved communities, including seniors, who faced high rates of elder abuse, fraud, and nursing homes deaths. Fraud One recent report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
Continue reading "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Advancing Equity" →Tags: COVID-19, fraud, People Facing Barriers, scams, telephone scams
Survivors Benefits for Same-Sex Partners
Reading Time: 1 Minute
During Pride Month and throughout the year, we acknowledge and honor the contributions made by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) community. Pride Month is a special time to share how Social Security benefits same-sex couples and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Were you in a same-sex relationship with a partner who […]
Continue reading "Survivors Benefits for Same-Sex Partners" →Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account, social security, Social Security benefits, survivors benefits
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
New reports show that scammers are reviving an old tactic to gain your trust. Scammers are emailing and texting pictures of real and doctored law enforcement credentials and badges in an attempt to ‘prove’ they are legitimate to scam people out of money. Scammers may change the picture or use a different name, agency, or […]
Continue reading "Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges" →Tags: fraud, Office of the Inspector General, OIG, scams, telephone scams
A New – and Faster – Way to Request a Social Security Card
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
Do you need to apply for an original or replacement Social Security Number card? We now have a new – and faster – way for you to start online. When you go to our Social Security Number and Card webpage, we now ask you a series of questions to determine whether you can: Complete […]
Continue reading "A New – and Faster – Way to Request a Social Security Card" →Tags: social security, Social Security benefits, Social Security card
