Archives by: Brandon Smith
About the author
Brandon P. Smith is the author of Northeast Ohio Thrive’s Social Security & You blog. He is a Social Security public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, based in Cleveland. A Cleveland native, he joined the SSA in 2003. He is the primary contact for media relations, outreach, and presentations for the agency in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, and Geauga counties. In addition to other communications awards, Brandon received a Deputy Commissioner Citation from Social Security’s Office of Communication in 2015 for his outstanding public affairs support of the agency’s national communication initiatives.
Brandon Smith Posts
Veterans Day was on Monday, November 11, but the Social Security Administration supports veterans year-round. Go to its Military and Veterans web page to learn more about special benefits for the people who served our country and risked their lives to protect us.
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As we age, we don’t always have enough healthy food or the desire to prepare or eat a meal. Whether you need more food, healthier food, someone to share a meal with, or better eating habits, a meal program can help. ...
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If you receive Social Security, you can help ensure you're paid the right benefit each month by telling SSI about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits – or the benefit amount. On the other hand, if you fail to notify in a timely manner, you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay it back. ...
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At Social Security, we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business with us. ...
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Teachers, help your students plan for their futures. The Educator Toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. ...
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Know the signs of elder abuse. This abuse can take many forms: physical, emotional, sexual and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. ...
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Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. ...
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Social Securiy's Spanish-language website, Seguro Social at ssa.gov/espanol, provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. People can learn – in their preferred language – how to get a new or replacement Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage their benefits, and much more. ...
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