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Social Security
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Social Security Matters: A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card
When you visit our Social Security number and card page, we’ll ask you a few questions to determine the best way for you to apply.
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Social Security Matters: Resolve to Protect Yourself From Scams This New Year
As we welcome in the new year, let’s make protecting ourselves against scams a top priority. Ring in 2025 with some smart resolutions to protect your personal information!
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Social Security Matters: 5 Social Security Messages for Holiday Gatherings
If the topic of Social Security comes up during a holiday get-together, we’ve put together 5 basic messages you can share with your loved ones.
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Social Security Matters: ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities
On December 19, 2024, we mark the tenth anniversary of the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to open a savings and investment account. ABLE investment growth is not taxable and is not countable income if the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses…
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Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort
Originally posted to the Social Security Matters Blog on December 16th, 2024 An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier. Following up on an announcement earlier this year, the simplified online application is part of the agency’s overall commitment to improving access to our benefits…
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Accessing Social Security Notices Online
We’re continuing to make more of our communications available online, including forms, enclosures, brochures, and additional notices. These changes not only benefit our customers, but also help us to reduce our impact on the environment. Please share this information with your friends, family, colleagues, and clients. And, if you don’t already have a personal my…
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Resources to Help Medicare Enrollees Preserve Financial Assistance for Drug Costs
Source: National Center On Law & Elder Rights September 20, 2024 The Low-Income Subsidy, known as LIS or “Extra Help” is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides financial assistance with Medicare Part D prescription drug costs including premiums and co-pays. Each year in September, some individuals with the LIS will…
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Social Security Administration: We’re Making It Easier To Do Business With Us Electronically
Source: Social Security Matters, September 5, 2024 We’ve heard your preference to do business with us electronically. You want to submit forms, evidence, and other information online. If your signature is needed, you want to be able to sign documents electronically before submitting them. We’ve released the eSignature/Upload Documents as an option to submit documents. This new, online…
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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
From Social Security Matters August 27, 2024 Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities…
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What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information
From Social Security Matters With various reports of data breaches involving Social Security numbers in the media, we’d like to remind you about the importance of protecting your personal information. Someone illegally using your Social Security number (SSN) and possibly assuming your identity can cause many problems. What to do if you suspect your Social…