Medicare, A Simple Explanation

October 24, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Social Security and Medicare are both programs that are household names, but do you know the true difference? Both programs help safeguard millions of Americans as well as improve the quality of life for their family and friends. While Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Medicare provides health insurance. Did you find this […]

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Plan for Your Future with a my Social Security Account Today!

October 17, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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With the addition of the new Retirement Calculator feature to my Social Security, there’s never been a better time to open or access your my Social Security account! The new my Social Security Retirement Calculator gives you confidence in your retirement decisions: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Social Security Benefits Increase in 2020

October 10, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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When we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), there’s usually an increase in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amount. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when inflation increases, it makes your cost of […]

Plan for the Future. Manage the Present. Open or access your my Social Security account today!

October 8, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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my Social Security is your online gateway to Social Security. There’s never been a better time to open or access your my Social Security account. We’ve added several new features. These features include: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Social Security Services for the Hispanic Community

October 3, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. Hispanics make up our nation’s largest ethnic minority group with a population of 58.9 million, representing 18.1 percent of the nation’s total population. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to turn the spotlight on our services for the Hispanic community. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]

Protecting What’s Important to You

September 30, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Unfortunately, scams are a part of our current reality. Scammers are always thinking of different ways to trick their targets, coming up with various ways to try to steal your information, identity, and benefits. They depend on you not knowing about their methods. We always say that preparation begins with information. Being informed about the […]

Social Security Covers Children Battling Cancer

September 27, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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The effects of cancer on our society are devastating for those directly and indirectly dealing with the disease. Sadly, thousands of people under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it remains the leading cause of disease-related death for children. We honor the courage of children who are battling the many […]

Social Security and OIG Establish New Anti-Fraud Units

September 26, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Social Security has zero tolerance for fraud; we are committed to detecting and preventing it. Our agency is diligent and proactive when it comes to protecting the information entrusted to us. Since 1997, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has worked with other divisions within Social Security to establish the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) […]

Understanding Social Security Survivors Benefits

September 19, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Unfortunately, tragedy can strike without any warning. The loss of the family wage earner can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Social Security helps by providing income for the families of workers who die. Some of the Social Security taxes you pay go toward survivors benefits for workers and their families. The value of the […]

Back to School with Social Security

September 12, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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It typically takes people a lifetime of planning to reach their retirement goals. The earlier young workers know about saving for their future, the better chance they’ll have at achieving a comfortable retirement. This is why Social Security has created a resource specifically for teachers and students. Our Information for Educators page contains a toolkit […]