Traveling? You Can Still Access Social Security Online Resources

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

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Summer is officially here and you might be planning a vacation or trip. Social Security is here for you when you’re traveling, whether it’s just a state away or when you’re overseas. Our Online Services page directs you to a wide variety of useful links. Through our online services, you can: Did you find this […]

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The Federal Communications Commission Helps Consumers Avoid Scam Calls

June 20, 2019 • By Patrick Webre, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission

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You know those robocalls from scammers that you keep getting on your phones? We get them at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), too. Scammers use a technique known as spoofing to mask their caller ID on your phone and disguise their identities to steal valuable personal information, including your bank account passwords and Social Security […]

Social Security Welcomes its New Commissioner

June 17, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Andrew M. Saul was sworn in today as the Commissioner of Social Security at the agency’s office in Washington, D.C. He will serve a six-year term that expires on January 19, 2025. Commissioner Saul expressed his gratitude at being chosen to serve as the Commissioner of Social Security. “The Social Security programs touch the lives […]

Combatting Elder Abuse: It’s About Dignity

June 13, 2019 • By Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administrator, Administration for Community Living, HHS

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This Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), when people all over the world voice support for the rights and dignity of elders and opposition to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. WEAAD is part of a global movement for “elder justice” that asserts the fundamental dignity and equality of older adults. […]

What Day of the Month Do I Get my Social Security Payment?

June 6, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Timing is everything, and the arrival time of your monthly payment from Social Security can be key to keeping your financial house in order. As you budget to pay your bills and save for future needs, keep in mind that your monthly retirement or disability benefit will be paid at the same time each month. […]

Changes to California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

May 30, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and few resources. SSI is for people who are age 65 or older, as well as for those of any age, including children, who are blind or who have disabilities. People who have worked long enough may […]

Social Security Honors and Supports Military Members

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

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Every year, on Memorial Day, the nation honors service members who have given their lives for our freedom. Social Security acknowledges the sacrifice of our military’s service members, and we honor these heroes and their families who may need help through the benefits we provide. Widows, widowers, and their dependent children may be eligible for […]

Inspector General Warns Public About Social Security Advisory Board-Related Scam

May 17, 2019 • By Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director

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The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public about a new variation of increasingly common government employee impersonation scams, this time involving the Social Security Advisory Board. The Advisory Board has reported that individuals are receiving scam phone calls displaying the board’s phone number on caller ID. The callers are […]

Helping Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

May 16, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Social Security honors the people who risk their lives to protect our freedom. Our disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. For military members who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to. If you know any wounded veterans, please let them […]

What’s in a Name? Popular Baby Names of 2018!

May 13, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Every year, we’re the authority on the most popular baby names from the prior year based on requests for Social Security numbers for newborns. You can visit our baby names page to see the top names from 2018 and see where your or your child’s name ranks! Our list shows how pop culture affects naming […]