Automatic Overpayment Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent The Social Security Administration announced it will decrease the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries
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Social Security Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments
Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner
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Social Security comments on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made since the President took office—with nearly 15 million jobs
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Martin O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in today by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025.
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Social Security shares proposed rule for payroll information exchange
The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using
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Social Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today.
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Retirement and wealth building in the Virgin Islands – a proposal for GERS
Dear Editor: I am an ardent believer that government policies and initiatives should be geared toward inspiring and building wealth in communities. That said, it
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How To Spot A Scam, The Social Security Column
Now is the perfect time to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. We can work together to keep your personal
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How providing race and ethnicity data helps all Social Security customers
We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for research and statistical purposes is
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Happy Holidays from Social Security
The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we share the same joy when
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