Learn About Social Security From SSA’s Social Media Pages

Learn About Social Security From SSA’s Social Media Pages

Social Security & You
By Brandon P. Smith, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

The Social Security Administration strives to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available at ssa.gov, SSA posts useful information on its social media channels. We invite you to learn about our programs and services on our social media pages:  

    • Our Social Security Blog – Here we post articles about our program, current events, and online services. We respond to general questions and comments people share. You can read our articles and subscribe at blog.ssa.gov. Our blog is now available in Spanish at blog.ssa.gov/es.
    • Facebookfacebook.com/socialsecurity. Facebook is our primary page for sharing information about our programs and services with our vast network of followers and advocacy groups. 
    • Administración del Seguro Social facebook.com/segurosocial. Our Spanish Facebook page shares information about our programs and services. 
  • X x.com/socialsecurity. @SocialSecurity is our official account. This page to provide timely information and updates about our programs and services with our followers and advocacy groups.  
    • Seguro Socialx.com/segurosocial. On this page we share information about our programs and services in Spanish.
    • Instagraminstagram.com/SocialSecurity. On this page we share stories and resources that can help you and your loved ones.  
  • YouTubeyoutube.com/SocialSecurity. We have many informative videos on this page. Our videos cover online services, applying for retirement and disability benefits, Social Security-related scams, and much more. We also offer some of our videos in Spanish and other languages.  

You can find a full list of our social media channels at ssa.gov/socialmedia. Connect on social media to learn helpful information and ask general questions. But remember, you should never post personal information on social media. Follow along and share. 

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.

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