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Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income with Social Security
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We pay monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people with disabilities who have low income and few resources, and people who are age 65 or older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Social Security Informing You About Recent Scams
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The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams. You should just hang up on any call you’re uncertain of and ignore suspicious emails. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks […]
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Get All Your Federal Benefit Payments in One Account Using Direct Payment
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Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive your benefit payment. In 2013, the Department of the Treasury issued a mandate to move away from checks as a method to deliver federal benefit payments. Since then, almost 99 percent of our Social Security beneficiaries have their payments deposited directly into their bank […]
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Compassionate Allowances: Five Conditions Added to Fast Track
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Processing disability claims quickly and accurately is important to us. It is through this commitment to you that we use the Compassionate Allowances program to help us identify and fast-track cases where people have medical conditions and diseases that are most likely to meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. Did you find this Information […]
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The IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 Economic Impact Payments
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The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020 to provide information to the IRS using its IRS’ Non-Filer Tool if you: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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85 Years Serving the American People
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We take pride in having provided vital benefits and services to this great nation for 85 years. America has a diverse population with a variety of needs. With our diverse population in mind, we’ve created webpages that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about our programs and services. These pages are […]
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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail
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For many people, signing up for Medicare Part B doesn’t require you to leave the comfort of home. Please visit our Medicare Part B webpage if: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Important Information About Reaching Social Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. While our offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, we remain ready and able to help you by phone with most Social Security business. You can speak with a representative by calling your […]
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ABLE Accounts: Building Upon the Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Approximately one in five Americans has a disability. These Americans have the same hopes and dreams to participate in society as everyone else. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. President Bush then said, “As the Declaration of Independence has been a beacon for people all […]
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Social Security’s Plan to Better Serve You
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We are committed to improving service to the millions of Americans who expect and deserve timely and accurate help from us. This effort requires that we modernize our technology so we can provide our employees with effective, easy-to-use tools that help them do their job well. As the COVID-19 pandemic has also underscored, we must […]
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