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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It’s Easy to Get Extra Help with Your Prescription Costs

April 21, 2016 • By Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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In times like these, every dollar counts. Some people qualify for big savings on their Medicare prescription drug costs and don’t even realize it! In fact, if you receive Medicare, you may be eligible for the Extra Help, which could save you about $4,000 per year on your monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. […]

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Working Together for the Common Good

April 18, 2016 • By Melissa Rogers, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

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Social Security emerged from the Great Depression to promote the economic security of our nation’s people. It provides security and peace of mind for America’s workers and their families. Social Security helps protect families against loss of income when the unexpected happens, such as a disability or the loss of a loved one. On May […]

How We Review Your Disability Benefits

April 14, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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When you receive disability benefits, Social Security will periodically conduct a review of your condition to make sure you still qualify for blind or disability benefits. With the right information, you can be prepared when this happens. When your case comes up for review, we’ll send you a letter asking you to come to your […]

Tags: Disability

When Tragedy Occurs, Your Family Can Count on Us

April 11, 2016 • By Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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Tragedy strikes without warning. For families who lose a wage earner, it can have a devastating financial impact in addition to the emotional one. Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin says that Social Security touches the lives of every American, often in times of tragedy and uncertainty. It’s true. Our programs go beyond retirement and disability benefits. […]

Tags: my Social Security, survivors benefits

National Check Your Statement Day

April 7, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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Today is “Check Your Statement Day,” one of the days during National my Social Security Week and Financial Literacy Month when you can get serious about planning for your financial future. Social Security has been here for more than 80 years, securing your today and tomorrow with information, tools, and resources to meet your changing […]

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National my Social Security Week: April 4-13, 2016

April 4, 2016 • By Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow with information, tools, and resources to meet your changing needs and lifestyles. Today begins National my Social Security Week. With the help of a myriad of groups and organizations, Social Security will host numerous events and activities across the country to raise […]

Tags: my Social Security, retirement

Private Retirement Benefits and Social Security Working Together

March 31, 2016 • By Randy Johnson, Senior Vice President, Labor, Immigration, & Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt said, “We can never insure 100 percent of the population against 100 percent of the hazards and vicissitudes of life, but we have tried to frame a law which will give some measure of protection to the average citizen and to his family against the loss of a […]

Answer the Call to Public Service, Become an Administrative Law Judge

March 28, 2016 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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Becoming an Administrative Law Judge gives you the opportunity to improve the lives of others by ensuring everyone is treated fairly, impartially, and compassionately. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) serves as an impartial judge at regulatory and benefits-granting agencies. There are approximately 1700 federal ALJs nationwide, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) employs about 1500 […]

You Can Help Us Enhance Our Disability Process

March 24, 2016 • By Gina Clemons, Associate Commissioner, Office of Disability Policy

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As a part of our commitment to bring you world-class services, Social Security is looking for ways to improve how we develop and evaluate medical evidence relating to severe limitations in attention, concentration, and persistence. The Social Security Act sets out a strict definition of disability. Our agency pays Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]