Social Security

Fraudsters are on the prowl, over the phone, on the internet, preying upon your identity and your Social Security benefits. Here are the five most important resources about Social Security scams that you should know about. ...

Over the past 90 years, the Social Security Administration has provided vital benefits and services to hardworking Americans. To meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population, new webpages have been created that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about Social Security programs and services ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Then you can update your contact information from your preferred location. ...

If you need an original or replacement Social Security Number card, there is now a new – and faster – way for you to start online. Just go to the Social Security Number and Card webpage at ssa.gov/ssnumber to start the process. ...

You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income payment and who also needs help managing their money. If someone you know needs help, we can appoint a person or an organization to act as a “representative payee” responsible for receiving and managing a person’s benefits. ...

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate information clearly in a way “the public can understand and use.” This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare. Take a moment to learn a few common Social Security terms and acronyms so you're not left wondering what they mean. ...

When you think you’re ready to retire, Social Security can help you make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits, based on your individual and family circumstances. The best and easiest way to estimate your future Social Security benefits is with a personal "my Social Security" account. ...

Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits comprise an important source of income for Hispanics, among other communities. Its Spanish-language website, ssa.gov/espanol, provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. ...