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Obamacare Offers New Protections for LGBTQ Americans

December 8, 2016 • By

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As we celebrate LGBTQ Enrollment Week of Action, millions of Americans—including many LGBTQ people—are already covered by health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act. And millions more can get covered before January 31, 2017. For many in the LGBTQ community, access to health care might not seem like much of a priority. But health […]

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Disability Insurance (DI) Facts

December 7, 2016 • By

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Social Security disability payments are modest, but they keep some families financially afloat.   Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Share the Gift of Security

December 5, 2016 • By

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We have all received gifts we’ve wanted to return: ugly socks or sweaters that look exactly like the one you got (or gave!) last year. Sometimes, just letting loved ones know that you’re there for them, no matter what, is the best gift of all. And you avoid the embarrassment of giving an awkward gift! […]

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Coming Soon: Improved Check Your Application or Appeal Status Service

December 1, 2016 • By

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In December, Social Security will launch a new service for my Social Security account holders where the public can check on the status of an application for benefits or an appeal filed with us. The service will provide detailed information about retirement, disability, survivors, Medicare, and Supplemental Security Income claims and appeals filed either online on […]

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Relief for Thousands Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease

November 29, 2016 • By

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Today, there are nearly 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. While most people associate the disease with old age, there are 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 living with it today. As with all forms of the disease, Early Onset Alzheimer’s is a progressive, terminal disease, which cannot be prevented, cured or even […]

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With the New Year Comes New Changes

November 28, 2016 • By

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Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to […]

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Need a Replacement Social Security Card?

November 23, 2016 • By

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You can now apply for a replacement Social Security card online using your personal my Social Security account. If you meet all requirements and live in some states or the District of Columbia, you can start using this service today. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount for more information. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks […]

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A Geo Map of the United States with the District of Columbia and the following states highlighted: Washington, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Maryland. Text that reads: Putting you in control. You can apply online for a replacement Social Security card in these states and the District of Columbia, with more on the way. Visit www.SocialSecurity.gov/ssnumber to see if you qualify.

Own a Small Business? File Your W-2s Online

November 21, 2016 • By

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If you’re a small business owner, you know you have to file your Form W‑2 information with Social Security every year. You might not have realized you can save time and avoid errors by filing online. The filing deadline for tax year 2016 is January 31, 2017. Getting started is easy.  Just register for Business Services […]

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Between Festivities, Visit My Social Security

November 17, 2016 • By

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The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it family gatherings and familiar traditions. As you bustle about from place to place, sharing turkey dinners and catching up with loved ones, there’s one errand you can avoid — a visit to the Social Security office. Why take time out of your busy holiday schedule to […]

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