Social Security

Social Security Celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month—a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st... Read More

Now is the Time: Learn About Social Security Online in 2024

Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to... Read More

Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2024

More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. On... Read More

Social Security Celebrates the ADA

This year, we celebrate 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its importance to many beneficiaries. We’re committed to the principles and... Read More

Look Who’s Turning 87—the Social Security Act of 1935

Eighty-seven years ago this August, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, establishing a permanent fund that has provided retirement, disability,... Read More

Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Offices

The Social Security Administration is pleased to announce that local Social Security offices restored in-person services, including for people without an appointment, in April. This... Read More

mySocialSecurity’s Four Superpowers

  Did you know that having a personal “mySocialSecurity” account is almost like having superpowers? Think about it—it protects you and you can even look... Read More

Lots of Ways to Get Help from the Social Security Administration

We’re often asked, “What’s the best age to start receiving retirement benefits?” The answer is: there’s not a single “best age” for everyone. The most... Read More

Social Security: At 84, As Relevant Now as Ever

Eighty-four years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. As the face of America has evolved... Read More

A Message from Social Security: Beware of Scammers Pretending to Be Us

In the digital age, frauds and scams are an unfortunate part of doing business online. Scammers have many ways to lure their victims into providing... Read More

Why Social Security Retirement is Important to Women

Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In fact, 55 percent of all people receiving Social Security benefits are... Read More

Knowledge is Power: Check Out MySocialSecurity

April is National Social Security Month and this year we're highlighting some of the time-saving features of the mySocialSecurity account. Once you create an account,... Read More

Housing: Mayor's Council on African American Elders Advocates for Change

"When we bought our dream house in the Central District in 1956, the property tax was included in the mortgage payments. Thirty years later, we... Read More

Age Wave Forums Present Both an Opportunity and a Challenge

The "Age Wave" is a term many use to describe the growing number of older adults in our country. Between the baby boom that occurred... Read More

One Fact You Should Know About Disability

Disability is something many people don't expect to face. In reality, a 20-year-old worker currently has a one in four chance of experiencing a disability... Read More

Protecting Your Social Security

At Social Security, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. We continue to evaluate and improve our robust cyber-security program to safeguard your... Read More

"Engaging Aging" Forum to Focus on Women, Equity, and Optimal Aging

What do you know about women and aging? Are there differences between how older men and older women live? Age Friendly Seattle—a new City of... Read More

Q & A with the Social Security Administration—Common Questions About Benefits and Programs

Learn about your retirement benefits as we answer some basic questions that seem to frequently come up during our educational presentations. Social Security is part... Read More

Fresh Bucks – Extra Buying Power for Low-Income Farmers Market Shoppers

It's noon on a drizzly spring Sunday when Diane arrives at the farmers market. Diane has been using SNAP (formerly known as "food stamps") and... Read More

Protect and Strengthen Our Communities for the Future

Our state and region thrive when people of all ages actively participate in their communities, have equitable access to opportunities, and everyone is treated with... Read More

Looking Out for One Another

In my final month as chair of the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services, I reflect on the success of the past... Read More

Focus on Retirement Planning—It's Your Future

When most people begin their career, retirement is the farthest thing from their mind. Instead, they focus on trying to purchase a home, start a... Read More

How Will Your Elected Leaders Address the Age Wave?

In January 2017, we will see a cast of new legislators in Olympia—State Senators and Representatives who will descend on Olympia into a sea of... Read More

Your Social Security Record at Your Fingertips

With today's technology, you may never have to go to an office or even make a phone call to do your business with Social Security.... Read More