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Social Security Benefits Increase in 2021
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Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 1.3 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2021. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Get All Your Federal Benefit Payments in One Account Using Direct Payment
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Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive your benefit payment. In 2013, the Department of the Treasury issued a mandate to move away from checks as a method to deliver federal benefit payments. Since then, almost 99 percent of our Social Security beneficiaries have their payments deposited directly into their bank […]
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Access My Social Security From Your Home
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With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Things to Think About Before Applying for Disability Benefits
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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. We provide vital financial support to tens of millions of American workers, primarily through retirement benefits. But we’re also there for you if the unexpected happens and a serious medical condition stops you from working to support yourself and your family. Did you find this Information helpful? […]
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Replace Your Social Security Card Online in 43 States and the District of Columbia
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We’re pleased to announce that we’ve added Connecticut, Ohio, and Utah to the growing list of states where you can go online to replace your Social Security card. In many cases, you may not need a replacement card. Most of the time, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough. Did you find this Information […]
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Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement
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Tax season is approaching, and we have made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from us in […]
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New Resource for Individuals Who Provide Care
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During National Caregivers Month, we recognize and celebrate caregivers who provide comfort and care for people of all ages living with disabilities and illnesses. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Traveling? You Can Still Access Social Security Online Resources
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Summer is officially here and you might be planning a vacation or trip. Social Security is here for you when you’re traveling, whether it’s just a state away or when you’re overseas. Our Online Services page directs you to a wide variety of useful links. Through our online services, you can: Did you find this […]
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Replace Your Social Security Card Online
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Need to replace your lost or misplaced Social Security card? If you live in a qualifying state, our online application makes getting a replacement card easier than ever. There’s no need to sit in traffic or visit a local office or Card Center. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Financial Literacy Month, A Perfect Time to Plan for Your Future
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April is Financial Literacy Month and there’s no better time than right now to begin to save for your future. The earlier you start saving, the more you can accrue in a 401k individual retirement account and other types of IRAs. Social Security helps secure your future, but Social Security is only one part of […]
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