Don’t Be a Scam Victim—You’re in Control

May 16, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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With the tax season wrapping up, scammers are out in full force. Perhaps you received a phone call demanding payment from the IRS. They may threaten you with legal action if you do not pay immediately, or say things like, “we are sending the police to arrest you.” While these calls may seem scary, it […]

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Planning Now Cuts Back on Future Uncertainty

May 12, 2016 • By Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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An old saying tells us that death and taxes are the only guarantees in life. While we know it’s inevitable, death is not something we like to think about. The loss of a loved one is overwhelming. It can leave you devastated, uncertain of what steps to take. This is especially true when you lose […]

OPM and SSA Partner to Meet the Need for Additional Administrative Law Judges

May 10, 2016 • By Acting Commissioner (SSA) Carolyn Colvin, and Acting Director (OPM) Beth Cobert

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Every day agencies across the Federal Government come together to provide important services to the American people. This spring, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) joined forces to recruit prospective candidates for administrative law judge (ALJ) positions. ALJs are integral to SSA and other agencies to make impartial decisions […]

Social Security’s Commitment to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

May 9, 2016 • By Andy Liu, Social Security Administration's General Counsel

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During the month of May, we observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM) Heritage Month in the United States. We celebrate the accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the countless ways they enrich our nation. Like America, AA and NHPI communities draw strength from the diversity of […]

A Special Arrival! Top 10 Baby Names of 2015

May 5, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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Just delivered! Social Security is happy to announce the arrival of the top baby names of 2015! For almost 20 years, we’ve been the authority on the most popular baby names based on requests for Social Security numbers for newborns. We reveal the top names for boys and girls each year, and our records date […]

Ancient Wisdom Applies to Today and Tomorrow

May 4, 2016 • By Adin Strauss, General Director, Soka Gakkai International-USA

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During May 1 to 8 Social Security is joining forces with faith-based and community groups across the country to increase awareness about their programs and services. The theme for this Faith Week of Action is “Shining a Light on Your Lifelong Protections.” One of the common misconceptions about Buddhism is that it is detached from […]

Recognizing Those Who Make it All Possible

May 2, 2016 • By Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security

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Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7, is a special time to celebrate those who serve our country as federal, state, county and local government employees. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Public Servants.” Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Shining a Light on your Lifetime Protection

April 28, 2016 • By Anju Bhargava, Deputy Chief Strategic Officer, Social Security Administration

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The Hindu month of Chaitra, April 7 to May 7, is the first month of the Indian calendar with a change in the moon’s orbit.  The month starts with Ugadi/Yugadi, which marks the first day of the new calendar. Yuga means “age” and ādi means “beginning” — the beginning of a new age. During this […]

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Social Security — National Reentry Week (April 24th-30th)

April 27, 2016 • By Stacy Rodgers, Chief of Staff, Social Security Administration

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The Department of Justice has designated April 24th-April 30th as National Reentry Week. As a participant agency in the Federal Interagency Reentry Council, Social Security continues to work with other federal agencies to increase transparency about government programs and services.     Our dedicated reentry web page, https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/, includes SSA-related information about accessing Social Security benefits […]

Disability Application Scammers

April 25, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is alerting people about the dangers of identity theft, specifically in instances where people have started an application for disability benefits. Scammers try to get personal information from applicants by pretending to help complete applications. For example, these scammers may ask you to give, or confirm, your Social Security number […]

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