Social Security Joins in the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 20, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This is when we honor the contributions of Hispanics to American society and celebrate this warm and vibrant culture. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics make up about 17.8 percent of our nation’s total population. As with all ethnicities in America, Hispanics can […]

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If You Are Young and Lose a Parent

September 13, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Social Security is here for young people when a parent passes away. We know that the loss of a parent isn’t just emotionally painful; it can be devastating to a family’s finances. In the same way that Social Security helps to lift up the disabled and elderly when they need it, we support families when […]

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Fight Procrastination by Changing Your Direct Deposit Early

September 6, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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September 6 is National Fight Procrastination Day. With our busy lives, it is easy to fall into that cycle of constantly postponing some tasks because of other things we need to address right now. This may be true for you when it comes to changing your payment method for Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, procrastinating on […]

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Now That You Have Your First Job, Labor Day Has a Deeper Meaning

September 4, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Labor Day is usually associated with cookouts, the end of summer, and going back to school. Now that you have your first job, you’re learning the true meaning behind this holiday. From today on, when Labor Day rolls around, you’ll think of the hard work you put in during the year. What you should also […]

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Now is the Perfect Time to Check on Your Retirement List

August 30, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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With every change of season, there’s usually a list of essential items that must be done. If you’re getting your house ready for winter, you are likely getting your furnace serviced and cleaning your gutters among other things. In the same way you’re getting your house ready for the colder months, we want to make […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]