Social Security

“The projections in this year’s report do not reflect the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Social Security program. Given the uncertainty associated with these impacts, the Trustees believe it is not possible to adjust estimates accurately at this time,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. ...

If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must notify Social Security right away so you can get a corrected card. You need an updated Social Security card to work, collect Social Security benefits and receive certain government services. You cannot apply to change your name online. ...

Social Security cares about accuracy and we want you to get the exact benefit amount you deserve. Changes in the law affect how we calculate monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums.  ...

Don’t be fooled.  Social Security employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. So, if you get a call from someone claiming there's a problem with your SS number or account, just hang up. ...

While Social Security offices are closed during the coronavirus crisis, services are still available online and limited, critical services are accessible via phone and email. Also, beware of scammers who may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments. This threat is not true. Payments continue, as always. ...

Since April is Financial Literacy Month, it's a perfect time to plot out your financial future. The Social Security Administration offers several handy online tools to help you consider various scenarios. Use the interactive Retirement Calculator to run additional benefit estimate scenarios, comparing how different future earnings and retirement benefit start dates can affect your benefit amount. ...

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the people covered under Social Security, you need to know how much you might receive from us when you begin receiving benefits. These monthly payments may be a vital part of your retirement income. ...

If you will pay at least $2,200 in cash to a household worker in the year 2020 — for an employee’s transportation, meals and/or housing — you have some additional financial responsibilities.  ...