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Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort
An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier. Following up on an announcement earlier this year, the simplified online application is part of the agency’s overall commitment to improving access to our benefits and programs. SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with […]
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Appointments Growing (and Lines Shrinking) for Social Security Cards and Other Services
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In recent years, some Social Security offices saw lines getting longer, in some cases lasting hours. In 2024, we started to tackle this, renewing our commitment to better customer experiences. Over the summer, about 50 offices in Georgia and Florida began an effort to help customers make appointments instead of waiting in line. Many customers […]
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Equity in Every Tongue: Social Security’s Long-Term Commitment to Language Access
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Social Security has supported people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) for decades. The agency’s longtime policy has been to ensure that people have access to services regardless of their ability to communicate in English. In 1992, Social Security issued a report that addressed the gap between the public’s need for more language services and its […]
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SSA Talks: Recognize and Report Scams
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The newest episode of SSA Talks features Kate Kleinert, a widow living near Philadelphia. As a warning to others, she shares her story of losing the last of her life savings – $39,000 – in a romance scam. The episode includes advice from Rebecca Rose, a senior public affairs specialist with Social Security’s Office of […]
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As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we offer our thanks for the opportunity to serve you and your families. We are stewards of a mission that is older than most of us. It is a mission that is grounded in a promise to all Americans that remains as essential today as the day that it […]
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Helpful Social Security Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
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November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. Social Security provides helpful resources to serve the unique needs of people experiencing homelessness. We are proud to be one of 19 federal agencies that partner with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). We are committed to its admirable mission to prevent and end homelessness in America. People […]
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Social Security Is Improving Our National 800 Number and Reducing Call Wait Times
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Social Security launched a national 800 number in October 1988. Today, our agents answer more than 28 million phone calls a year. Our new telephone platform makes it even easier to connect with us. Why use our 800 number? For more than 35 years, our toll-free number has been an easy way to contact Social […]
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Social Security is Translating More Materials in Native Languages
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The loss of Native languages in this country is a direct result of the Indian Boarding School System run by the federal government for 150 years. (Federal Investigative Report findings.) In October 2024, President Joe Biden issued a “long overdue” formal apology for the abuse suffered by Native children forced to attend Indian boarding schools. […]
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You Can Access Many of Our Notices Online
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In today’s digital world, many people prefer to conduct business online. Due to customer demand, we’re making more notices and other communications available through your personal my Social Security account. Besides being more convenient, the online, paperless option has other advantages. It is environmentally friendly, faster than U.S. mail, and eliminates lost, delayed, or misplaced […]
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Important Resources for Veterans and Their Families
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As we approach Veterans Day 2024, we want to remind veterans and their families about programs and services that are tailored to meet their unique needs. Social Security Resources We offer resources to help veterans with disabilities. Our benefits and programs include: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Veterans who have a Department of Veterans Affairs […]
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