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You and Your Family May Be Eligible for Increased Benefits
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We know your circumstances may change after you apply—or become eligible—for benefits. If you, or a family member, receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), certain life changes could entitle you to an increase in your benefit amount. As part of our Potential Entitlement initiative, we want to help you identify where you might […]
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Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
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Disability is something most people don’t like to think about, but the chances that you’ll become disabled are greater than you realize. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Social Security pays disability benefits through two programs: The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) […]
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Helpful Facts About Social Security Disability Benefits
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When the unexpected happens and you can no longer work due to a serious medical condition, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a lifeline for you and your family. Most American workers contribute to Social Security through federal payroll taxes. If your working years are cut short by a severe and lasting illness […]
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6 Ways To Help Your Loved Ones This Grandparents Day
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Research and experience show grandparents can have a positive impact on their grandchildren. Have you ever wished you could return the favor? Here are 6 ways you can make a difference in the lives of your grandparents and other older relatives. Use your computer skills to help them create a personal my Social Security account […]
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Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for […]
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Social Security Provides Update about its Death Record
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We announced yesterday that more than three million deaths are reported to the Social Security Administration each year and explained that our records are highly accurate. Of these millions of death reports received each year, less than one-third of 1 percent are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected. Deaths are reported to Social […]
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Are You 65 Or Older and Need Medicare Part B? Sign Up Now Through March 31
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If you’re 65 or older and didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B during the automatic, initial or special enrollment periods, now’s your chance. You can sign up for Part B (medical insurance) during the annual Medicare General Enrollment Period (GEP), which is January 1 through March 31. Your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is […]
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New Resources to Educate School Employees and Survivors
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We’ve released new resources to help prevent people from missing out on benefits they may be eligible to receive. We designed these easy-to-use toolkits to educate professionals and organizations about our programs for children and our benefits for families after the death of a loved one. Our toolkits are in a downloadable PDF format and […]
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Important Resources for Veterans and Their Families
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As we approach Veterans Day 2024, we want to remind veterans and their families about programs and services that are tailored to meet their unique needs. Social Security Resources We offer resources to help veterans with disabilities. Our benefits and programs include: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Veterans who have a Department of Veterans Affairs […]
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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax, or by Mail
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway through December 7. This is an annual opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and, if needed, make changes to their plans. If you already have Medicare Part A and want to sign up for Part B, you don’t have to wait for open enrollment. (Learn more […]
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