Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your life. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to take advantage of it. With an account, you can conduct much of your Social Security business online. For example, you can request a replacement Social Security card […]
General Enrollment Period For Medicare Part B
If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from January 1 to March 31 every year. If you didn’t enroll in Part B when you’re first eligible, you may […]
Five Benefits You Can Apply For Online at SSA
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website –www.SSA.gov– offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. You can apply for: If you are not already receiving Social Security benefits, you should apply for Medicare up to 3 months before turning age 65 at www.ssa.gov/medicare. […]
Faster Processing of Disability Claims For People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in younger people before they retire, it may affect their ability to work as the disease progresses. Our benefits and services are especially […]
Three Questions About Social Security That Can Help Plan Your Retirement
Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be. Our retirement webpage at www.ssa.gov/retirement is a great place to start mapping out your retirement plan. These three questions will […]
Submit Your Continuing Disability Review Report Online
Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify that you still have a disabling condition that prevents you from doing substantial work. We call this process a Continuing Disability Review. We will send […]
Social Security’s FAQ Page Can Answer Your Important Questions
There are many online resources about Social Security, but it is important that you visit our official website – SSA.gov – for the most accurate and up-to-date answers. You can find lots of information about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page at faq.ssa.gov. We feature the most asked questions at the […]
Attorney Fee Cap Increase
Effective November 30, 2024, there will be an increase to the fee cap representatives can charge for help when you do business with Social Security. The maximum dollar amount for fee agreements approved by Social Security will increase from $7,200 to $9,200. If a fee agreement is not filed, a representative can submit a fee […]
Social Security’s Top 10 webpages for 2025
SSA.gov is your best resource to learn about Social Security programs and benefits and conduct business with us. Our website is designed to make it easy for you to find what you need. Here are our top 10 webpages: Remember, if you need information or want to do business with us, the first place to […]