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With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. ...

During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to some of our most popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision and do much more.  ...

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, government agencies, businesses, and organizations sponsor events to unite communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, and the private sector to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. The most effective way to defeat scammers is by knowing how to identify scams then hanging up or ignoring the calls. Read on for more tips that will equip you to recognize and reject a scam before it makes you a victim. ...

The Social Security Administration has introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Ohio available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The my Social Security is a secure online hub for doing business with Social Security, and about 50 million people have created an account. In addition to Ohio residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their benefits online—change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099 ...

You can apply online for Medicare, even if you're not ready to retire. Fast and easy, applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and usually no required documentation, either.  ...

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic could give rise to an outbreak of scams, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns. ...

SocialSecurity.gov offers many online tools and services to save you time. Here are five that can make your life easier, from opening your own Social Security account to submitting an online application for retirement benefits and much more! ...

All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services. ...