Social Security

Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Look for the Spanish-language website, social media and print publications. ...

Have you ever been talking with friends and the conversation turns to Social Security? Everyone knows just a little bit about the topic but never enough to figure things out.

Our personable guest Brandon Smith is like a friend who really knows. He’s with the Cleveland office of the Social Security Administration and helps answer our questions — or at least most of them (as you’ll hear).

Next Half, Best Half is sponsored in part by Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

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Elder fraud is increasing. Older adults in the United States lose nearly 25 times more money to scammers than other groups... an estimated $113.7 billion a year. Social Security provides resources to protect beneficiaries from Social Security and government imposter scams. ...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Social Security Administration has a program that supports career development for people ages 18 to 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. ...

It’s never been easier to do Social Security business online. Often there is no need to call or visit an office. Here are three webpages that can make your life easier. ...

Our educator’s toolkit is a great way to introduce our many programs to a new audience and show them that our programs help people other than retirees. Understanding how Social Security helps wounded warriors, survivors, children, and adults with disabilities can teach students to have greater empathy, provide a path to inspired learning, and increase awareness of programs that can provide financial security. ...

Knowing when to apply for Medicare is very important! You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period.  If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. The good news is, you can apply online. ...

Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. We track your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. That is why it’s so important for you to review your earnings record.  ...