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Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List – Expedites Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
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Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing CAL conditions: Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Adult Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1-4, Child Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1A/1B (revised existing condition), Histiocytic Malignancies, Histiocytosis Syndromes (revised existing condition), Neonatal Marfan Syndrome, […]
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Inspector General’s Office Warns: Hybrid Scams on the Rise
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Scammers are compounding tactics by using fake Amazon or PayPal tech support emails and text messages to get you to connect with an imposter Social Security Administration (SSA) employee who will try to convince you that your Social Security number (SSN) or record is compromised. The email or text message claims that something is wrong […]
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Social Security Installs Private, Accessible Kiosks To Improve Customer Check-In Process
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We’ve installed new kiosks in most of our local offices nationwide to make it easier than ever to check in and conduct Social Security business. Our new kiosks are private, easy to use without assistance, and provide consistent service to customers visiting our offices. They also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and […]
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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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How to Transition Your Social Security Account to Login.gov
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If you created a Social Security username more than 3 years ago, you will need to transition to a new or existing Login.gov account or use an ID.me account to have continuous access to our online services. We recently announced this news in a press release. For step-by-step instructions on how to make the transition, […]
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Celebrate Medicare’s Anniversary With Greater Access to “Extra Help” With Prescription Costs
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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. At his side was former President Harry Truman, a champion of national health insurance. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people with disabilities and kidney disease. Medicaid is health coverage for people […]
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Celebrate the ADA and Ticket to Work During Disability Pride Month
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July is Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It guarantees that people with disabilities can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in schools, workplaces, transportation, […]
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Government Programs for Children With Special Needs
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For parents of a child with special needs, providing the support and resources their child requires can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there is help. Let’s explore the most popular government programs available. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI provides payments to adults and children who have disabilities or blindness. SSI helps families with limited income and resources […]
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Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General Releases Scam Report to Congress
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Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released its quarterly Scam Report to Congress. The report provides information about scam trends in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (January 1 — March 31, 2024). “As public servants, we must use every tool at our disposal to raise awareness and protect the American […]
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Progress with Timely Delivery of Payments to People Receiving SSI
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We are dedicated to improving service to the American public by prioritizing the delivery of payments to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We are proud to share our progress with more timely release of underpayments. Watch Commissioner Martin O’Malley’s message about SSI underpayments. SSI underpayments In 2023, a monthly average of 7.4 million people […]
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