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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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Statement on Patrice: The Movie and SSI Enhancements Rolling Out
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All of us at the Social Security Administration want to recognize Patrice Jetter, Garry Wickham, and everyone involved in Patrice: The Movie, a documentary that focuses on the couple’s concerns about losing their disability benefits if they got married. Our agency stands ready to assist Congress as it works to address outdated laws and to […]
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Social Security Improves Sustainability Efforts
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released Social Security’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Scorecard. OMB scorecards measure federal agencies’ progress in meeting energy and sustainability goals such as: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using renewable energy. Transitioning to electric vehicles. These measures align with the goals established by Executive Order (EO) 14057, Catalyzing […]
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Follow Social Security Commissioner O’Malley on Social Media
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We’re excited to share that our Commissioner’s Office has expanded its presence on social media! You can follow Commissioner O’Malley @OMalleySSA on X, and on his new Facebook page. The Office of the Commissioner is also on LinkedIn. These accounts provide even more important Social Security news, plus timely updates about our efforts to improve […]
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Celebrate Social Security’s Many Spanish-Language Resources
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15-October 15. To mark the observance, we want the public to be aware of our many resources for our Spanish-speaking customers. We have many bilingual employees who fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. While they are critical to serving the needs of a […]
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Social Security Teams up With Immigration Services To Simplify Enumeration for New Citizens
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September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, an opportunity to celebrate the connection between the Constitution and citizenship. We have a chance to reflect on what it means to be a citizen of the United States and recognize those becoming U.S. citizens. As we celebrate this year, we have important news to share. We […]
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SSA Releases $1.1 Million to Supplemental Security Income Recipients Who Are Terminally Ill
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Social Security recently paid more than $1.1 million in payments to 400 people with terminal illnesses, thanks to an underused Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule. SSI is for people who have limited income and resources and have a visual impairment, a disability, or are age 65 or older. These 400 people were approved for SSI because […]
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Supplemental Security Income for Children and Youth With Disabilities
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Nearly 1 million children who have disabilities and limited income and resources receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every month. That’s money that helps pay for basic needs like food, rent, clothing, and medicine. The maximum federal SSI payment in 2024 is $943 a month. The amount may be lower based on a child’s income and […]
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The Tough, Necessary Work to Reduce Disability Wait Times
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We strive to provide the high level of service our customers expect and deserve, but it still takes too long for the Social Security Administration and state-level Disability Determination Services offices to make initial decisions for those applying for disability benefits. As part of determining whether an applicant is eligible, SSA provides DDS offices with […]
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6 Ways To Help Your Loved Ones This Grandparents Day
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Research and experience show grandparents can have a positive impact on their grandchildren. Have you ever wished you could return the favor? Here are 6 ways you can make a difference in the lives of your grandparents and other older relatives. Use your computer skills to help them create a personal my Social Security account […]
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