Social Security Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 5, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Social Security touches the lives of every American. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 but we’re starting to celebrate a little earlier this year. Hispanics make up our nation’s largest ethnic minority group with a population of 57.5 million, according to 2016 statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, Hispanic Americans form 17.8 […]

Self-Employment and Social Security

August 29, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Many people enjoy the independence of owning and operating their own small business. If you’re a small business owner, you know that you have additional financial responsibilities when reporting your taxes. A part of this is paying into Social Security.  Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Social Security Terms in Plain Language

August 22, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Some of the terms and acronyms (an abbreviation of the first letters of words in a phrase) people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. We’re here to help you understand all you need to know. Social Security employees strive to explain benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. In fact, The […]

Scams Come In Many Different Forms

August 15, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Social Security is at the forefront of keeping your online data secure, but you play a vital role in safeguarding your personal information too. Scammers commonly target people who are looking for Social Security program and benefit information. You might receive an advertisement in the mail, but it could be from a private company or […]

How You Can Help Social Security Protect Others

August 8, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Scams have become an unfortunate part of doing business online or via phone. Many people have received a call or voicemail from someone warning them that their Social Security number or benefits are suspended due to suspicious activity. It’s an alarming scam and one we must help people identify so that they do not become […]

Social Security’s Definition of Disability

August 1, 2019 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. Disability affects millions of Americans. It can inhibit peoples’ quality of life and their ability to earn a living. Social Security is here to help you and your family, […]

Six New States for Our Online Replacement Card Service

July 22, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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We’re happy to announce that we’ve added South Carolina, Kansas, Tennessee, Alaska, Hawaii, and North Carolina to the growing list of areas where you can request a replacement Social Security card online. We now cover 40 states and the District of Columbia, and 86 percent of the U.S population may be eligible to use this […]

Lifting Up the Voices of Social Security Beneficiaries

July 18, 2019 • By Julie Schoen, Deputy Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

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Elder Abuse is something most people don’t like to talk about. Yet, research shows that as many as two million elders are abused in the United States every year. With the help of our partners at Social Security, the National Center on Elder Abuse believes we can all find a solution to physical, emotional, sexual, […]

Spreading the News About ABLE Accounts in the Disability Community

July 11, 2019 • By Michael Morris, Executive Director, National Disability Institute

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On December 19th, 2019, the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) will be five years old. Why are we excited? Because this five-year-old has influenced 41,000 people to open ABLE accounts that can earn tax-free income. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Celebrating Independence Day

July 3, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits. Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made […]