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Service Delivery on Pine Ridge – Meeting the Oglala Lakota People Where They Are  

August 26, 2024 • By

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During my year as a White House Fellow at Social Security, I have worked to address the negative impact of income and health inequities on the Oglala Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. More than 50% of the Oglala Lakota population lives below the federal poverty line. Average life expectancy on […]

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Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency

August 12, 2024 • By

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August 12 marks the 24th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” At its core, the order acknowledges a fundamental principle: The federal government must be able to understand and communicate with all people in the United States, including those with limited English proficiency (LEP), to keep […]

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Best Protection

January 5, 2023 • By

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For nearly three years now, Americans of every age and from every community have stepped up to help keep themselves, their loved ones, their friends, and their neighbors safe from the COVID-19 virus. Millions reduced exposures, wore masks, and most importantly, got vaccinated and boosted. And because of those extraordinary efforts, our country is thankfully […]

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Slam the Scam: How to Spot Government Imposters

March 9, 2022 • By

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Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? That’s the question we’re asking as part of our annual Slam the Scam Day on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Scammers continue to evolve and find new ways to steal your money and personal information. On Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we raise […]

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Top 5 Scam Resources You Need To Know

March 16, 2021 • By

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Earlier this month, we hosted our second annual National “Slam the Scam” Day to raise awareness of government imposter telephone scams. In case you missed anything, we put together a list of the five most important scam resources you should know about: Read our fact sheet Beware of Social Security Phone Scams to learn how […]

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Three Ways The National Institute On Aging Can Support You

March 11, 2021 • By

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The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports scientific research to help more people live healthy, active lives as they grow older. NIA offers the following resources to support older adults, their families, and caregivers: Information on maintaining health and function as you age. You can read […]

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Social Security and Veterans Affairs Partnership Speeds Disability Decisions for Veterans

November 9, 2016 • By

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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. For the millions of individuals we help each day — including Veterans, widows and widowers, retirees, and people with disabilities — our priority is to help you secure today and tomorrow. In our efforts to improve the quality of service we provide to Veterans, we’re proud to […]

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