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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. It is a time to reflect on the achievements of women. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women…

Victor Rodriguez March 7, 2022

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Things To Consider Before You Apply For Retirement Benefits: What You Need To Know

Are you thinking about retiring and applying for Social Security retirement benefits in the future? Our online tools can make your planning easier. Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your personal my…

Victor Rodriguez February 18, 2022

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Social Security Collaboration: How You Can Make The Most of America Saves Week

This year, America Saves Week runs from February 21 through 25 with the theme Building Financial Resilience. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits, and…

Victor Rodriguez February 11, 2022

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Social Security Collaboration: Submit Your Disability Update Report Online

By law, Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to periodically conduct Continuing Disability Reviews for all individuals who receive disability benefits from this agency. SSA will notify every beneficiary by…

Victor Rodriguez February 3, 2022

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How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement

Social Security made getting your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in…

Victor Rodriguez January 24, 2022

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Kilolo Kijakazi: Acting Commissioner of Social Security On Agency Re-Entry

WASHINGTON — “I am very pleased to share that we have successfully reached agreement with our three labor unions on our reentry plan.  This will be a significant step toward…

Victor Rodriguez January 20, 2022

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Representative Payees Help You Manage Your Social Security Benefits

Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits may need help managing their money. When we receive information that shows you need help, we’ll work with you to find the…

Victor Rodriguez January 7, 2022

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Social Security Benefits To Increase In 2022

About 23,000 people of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in U.S. Virgin Islands (and 850,000 in Puerto Rico) qualify for a 5.9 percent increase in their Social Security benefits in…

Victor Rodriguez December 1, 2021

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Veterans And Active-Duty Military Members, Social Security Has Your Back!

Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their…

Victor Rodriguez November 3, 2021

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Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022 — the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years. The move follows a bump in inflation…

Victor Rodriguez October 13, 2021