Social Security Observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 31, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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In October, we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. For more than 70 years, NDEAM has promoted disability inclusion in the workforce and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities. This year’s theme “America’s Workforce: Empowering All” is near and dear to us at Social Security. Did you find this […]

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Inspector General Warns Public About Caller-ID “Spoofing” Scheme Misusing SSA Customer Service Number

October 22, 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 an ongoing caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) national customer service phone number. SSA has received numerous reports of questionable phone calls displaying SSA’s 1-800 number on a caller-ID screen. This is a scam; citizens should not engage […]

Social Security When You Are Self-Employed

October 18, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Most people who pay into Social Security work for an employer. Their employer deducts Social Security taxes from their paycheck, matches that contribution, sends taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and reports wages to Social Security. However, self-employed people must report their earnings and pay their Social Security taxes directly to the IRS. These […]

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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2019

October 11, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Each year we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Usually there is an increase in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amount people receive each month, starting the following January. By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for […]

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Inspector General Warns Public About OIG Impersonation Schemes

October 10, 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 an ongoing Office of the Inspector General (OIG) impersonation scheme.  The OIG has recently received reports from citizens about suspicious phone calls claiming to be from the Acting Inspector General. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your […]

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Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card?

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

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Are you changing your name? If so, let Social Security know so we can update your information, send you a corrected card, and make sure you get the benefits you’ve earned. To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. […]

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Our Online Benefits Application

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

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Social Security is committed to protecting and securing the information entrusted to us. We’re constantly looking for ways for you to save time by conducting your business anytime, anywhere, using our online services. Our online benefits application provides a high level of security and protection for the information you provide. Filing online gives you the […]

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New Online Social Security COLA Notices

September 27, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when doing business with us. Our new online cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) notices are another example of our commitment in this area. Later this year, we will post the Social Security COLA notices online for retirement, survivors, and disability beneficiaries with a personal […]

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Submitting Fraud Allegations to the OIG

September 24, 2018 • By Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director

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The SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has determined that, due to a computer error, it did not receive any fraud allegations submitted through its online fraud-reporting form from 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your […]

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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