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New Statement Fact Sheet for People with Limited Earnings

April 28, 2022 • By

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If you have a personal my Social Security account, you can view your Social Security Statement online to learn about your future benefits and recent earnings history. The Statement also includes fact sheets that provide helpful information based on your age group and earnings situation. We recently released a new fact sheet specifically for people […]

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Social Security’s Top 10 Web Pages for 2021

December 30, 2021 • By

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There’s no better place to do your business with us or get answers than on our website. We’re always working to improve our web pages and add online services to better serve you. Here are our top 10 web pages of 2021: Open your own personal my Social Security account, where you can verify your earnings, […]

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5 Ways to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online

September 16, 2021 • By

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We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months in age and want your benefits to start in no […]

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How Social Security Helped Desegregate America’s Hospitals

February 19, 2021 • By

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As we celebrate Black History Month, I want to share an incredible story. Back in the ‘60s, the Social Security Administration (SSA) played a vital role in desegregating hospitals in America. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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How the Hold Harmless Provision Protects Your Benefits

November 30, 2020 • By

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Social Security works together with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make sure you won’t have a reduction in your Social Security benefits as a result of Medicare Part B premium increases. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Social Security in Plain Language

October 29, 2020 • By

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Some of the terms and acronyms people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. We’re here to help you understand all you need to know. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Apply for Medicare Online

October 22, 2020 • By

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You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information. Did you find this Information helpful? […]

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Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Medicare Plan?

October 15, 2020 • By

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Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older, and for younger people receiving Social Security disability benefits. It helps with the cost of health care, but doesn’t cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail

August 6, 2020 • By

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For many people, signing up for Medicare Part B doesn’t require you to leave the comfort of home.  Please visit our Medicare Part B webpage if: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Celebrating and Creating Independence with Social Security

July 2, 2020 • By

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On July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence.  For nearly 85 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence.  We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits.  Today, applying online is a convenient way to apply for benefits. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your […]

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