Compassionate Allowances: Five Conditions Added to Fast Track

August 23, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Quickly and accurately processing disability claims 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 diseases that are most likely to be approved for disability benefits. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for […]

Tags: Disability, Social Security benefits, social security disability benefits

Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads

August 16, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from […]

Tags: fraud, Inspector General, Medicaid, Medicare, Office of the Inspector General

Access Social Security’s Educator Tool Kit

August 9, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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With so many students gone for the summer, teachers may now have time to prepare a different kind of lesson plan. Help students prepare a better future for themselves with practical knowledge about financial planning. There’s no better time to let young people know that the younger they start saving, the easier it will be […]

Working While Disabled — Social Security Can Help

August 2, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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For millions of people, work isn’t just a source of income. It’s a vital part of who they are – it gives them purpose and pride. It’s a connection to community. We’re here to help you get back to work if you’re disabled. If you’re getting Social Security disability benefits, we have good news for […]

Tags: Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security benefits, social security disability benefits, SSI

5 More Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security

July 26, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits arrive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do with the way my benefits are figured? Will I be automatically enrolled in Medicare? Read on to find the answers to these questions. Did […]

5 Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security

July 19, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Most people know at least something about Social Security. For decades, Social Security has been providing valuable information and tools to help you build financial security. Here’s your opportunity to find out a little more, with some lesser-known facts about Social Security. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Tags: retirement benefits, Social Security benefits

Inspector General Warns Public About SSA Impersonation Schemes

July 16, 2018 • By Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director

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The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about ongoing Social Security Administration (SSA) impersonation schemes.  SSA and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have recently received several reports of suspicious phone calls claiming to be from SSA. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your […]

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How the Rules Work for You

July 12, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Retirement doesn’t have the same meaning for everyone. Some people plan to retire and never work again. Some people plan for second careers in occupations that wouldn’t have adequately supported their families, but they do the work for pure enjoyment. Some people, whether by design or desire, choose to work part-time or seasonally to supplement […]

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Social Security, A Source of Independence for Millions

July 3, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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On July 4, people in communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with neighbors, family, and friends. A strong community promotes independence by helping each other lead full and productive lives. Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for over 80 years. Over those decades, we’ve […]

Tags: Medicare, retirement benefits, Social Security benefits, SSI, supplemental security income

New Wage Reporting Application

June 28, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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On June 2, 2018, new capabilities were added to my Social Security accounts. The my Social Security online portal now accepts wage reports electronically from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and deemors, concurrent beneficiaries, and representative payees. This capability had been available only to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries and their representative payees. Did you […]

Tags: Disability, my Social Security, my Social Security account, representative payee, social security disability benefits, SSI