Trust Fund Reserve Gains One Year for Projected Depletion Date

July 23, 2015 • By Stephen C. Goss, Chief Actuary

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By now, you’ve probably heard that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act.  In case you didn’t know, this year is also the 75th anniversary of the payment of the first monthly benefits. And, today, the Social Security Board of Trustees released the 75th annual report to Congress […]

Tags: Affordable Care Act, social security, SSA

With Seven Days to Celebrate — Open Your my Social Security Account Today!

July 20, 2015 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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We’re turning 80 this year, and boy, are we proud! We’re proud of our history, and we proudly remain committed to serving America, especially our most vulnerable people, including retirees, children, and individuals with disabilities. We’ll be celebrating this milestone by declaring July 19 through 25 as National my Social Security Week. Did you find […]

Tags: Disability, Medicare, retirement

White House Conference on Aging: What You Need to Know First About Enrolling in Medicare

July 13, 2015 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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A healthy life is a good life. The Medicare benefits you’ve earned ensure that you can receive the care you need, when you need it. And, when it comes to Medicare benefits, the most important thing to remember is to apply for them at age 65. On your behalf, advocacy groups asked us to place […]

Supreme Court Decision Regarding Same-Sex Marriage

July 9, 2015 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. As a result, more same-sex couples will be recognized as married for purposes of determining entitlement to Social Security benefits or eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. […]

Tags: social security, Social Security benefits, SSI, supplemental security income

Social Security Proudly Serves Our Hispanic Customers

July 6, 2015 • By Phil Gambino, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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This week, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is celebrating their annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. LULAC is an organization dedicated to the economic, educational, civic, and political advancement of Hispanics in the United States. This year, the convention focuses on the FAMILIA: The Building Blocks for Our Society. Through workshops […]

Tags: online services, social security

Join the 19 Million People Who Have my Social Security Accounts

July 2, 2015 • By Phil Gambino, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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At some point in his or her life, almost every American will need, or will at least be eligible for, Social Security benefits. Our website has quickly become our newest hub for many of our customers to conduct their business with us. Already more than half of our customers who apply for retirement or disability benefits, […]

Tags: Medicare, my Social Security, my Social Security account, retirement

Social Security is Turning 80 and Has Never Been Better!

June 29, 2015 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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The Social Security program is turning 80 years old this year, but age has only made us stronger, wiser, and more agile! We are pleased that, through the years, we continue to provide our best customer service to you, the American public, by innovating with the latest technology. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]

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A Teachable Moment about Social Security Benefits

June 25, 2015 • By Kathy Stokes, Director, American Savings Education Council

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It appears we have a knowledge gap among younger workers when it comes to Social Security. Recent analysis from the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) shows a quarter of younger workers believe that Social Security will not be part of their income in retirement. This compares with 13% of those over 45 who believe the […]

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Getting the Most Out of Your Shiny New Tablet

June 22, 2015 • By Phil Gambino, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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We know that you love your tablet and all the ways you can use it. Besides catching up with emails, chatting with your friends, or updating your social media accounts, it’s also easy to use your tablet to visit our website to learn more about our many online services. The convenience of doing business online, […]

Tags: my Social Security, my Social Security account, social security, SSA

In Times Like These, Every Cent Counts

June 20, 2015 • By Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

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In the good old days… If, as a child, you asked your grandparents for 50 cents to go to the store to buy ice cream, they might have taken you on a journey down memory lane before giving you the money for your treat. Apparently, in the “good old days,” 50 cents bought you a […]

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