Here’s big news from Social Security. Now you can access your personal social security information with a mySocialSecurity account today at ssa.gov/bignews. It’s online, it’s free, and it’s from Social Security. With a mySocialSecurity account, you’ll have secure access to your social security information, all without leaving the safety of your home. With the mySocialSecurityContinue reading “mySocialSecurity Account”
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Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at socialsecurity.gov
The Social Security Administration announced the first of several steps the agency is taking to improve the public’s experience on its website. The newly redesigned retirement benefits portal, at www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/retirement, will help millions of people prepare for and apply for retirement. “We are working hard to continue improving our website to provide people with clear, helpfulContinue reading “Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at socialsecurity.gov”
Social Security Announces New Online Video Hearings
The Social Security Administration announced a new service for people awaiting a hearing decision. In addition to telephone hearings, Social Security will offer the opportunity for an online video hearing using the Microsoft Teams platform beginning this fall. This new free service will allow applicants and their representatives to participate in the hearing from anywhereContinue reading “Social Security Announces New Online Video Hearings”
The Basics About Disability Benefits
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. While theContinue reading “The Basics About Disability Benefits”
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
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, they are still able to provide critical services.
Social Security changes coming!
Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the thirdquarter of 2018 through the third quarter of 2019, Social Security andSupplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a 1.6 percentCOLA for 2020. Other important 2020 Social Security information is available here: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2020.pdf
Disability Benefits Assistance 