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Statement from new acting commissioner of Social Security, Lee Dudek

“I am honored and humbled to be appointed Social Security’s Acting Commissioner pending Senate confirmation of Frank Bisignano to be SSA’s next Commissioner. I accepted the position because I strongly…

John McCarthy February 20, 2025

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Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration 's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according…

John McCarthy February 18, 2025

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Which style of yoga is right for me? Here’s a primer, with a caveat

To some people, the word “ yoga ” evokes ritualistic chanting, long breaths and slow movement. To others, it means contorting your body into ever more complicated positions until sweat drips onto…

John McCarthy February 2, 2025

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Jamaican cops probe strangulation death of retired American nurse

KINGSTON — Jamaican police are investigating the murder of a retired American nurse this weekend. Loris Murray, 72, was found strangled to death in her home in the Pyramid Heights…

John McCarthy January 27, 2025

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Aging well means having good balance. Here’s how to prioritize it

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent…

John McCarthy January 11, 2025

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Social Security allows you to do business online

We’ve listened to your feedback concerning your preference to do business with us online. You want the option to submit forms, evidence, and other information electronically. You also want to…

John McCarthy December 5, 2024

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Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits

If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other…

John McCarthy November 2, 2024

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Social Security announces 2.5 percent benefit increase for 2025

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social…

John McCarthy October 11, 2024

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Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as…

John McCarthy September 13, 2024

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Social Security expands compassionate allowances list

Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing CAL conditions: Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Adult Heart Transplant Wait List…

John McCarthy August 12, 2024