For nearly 90 years, Social Security’s programs and services have been a lifeline to people throughout the United States, including the Hispanic/Latinx community. Our Spanish-language...
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Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you through life’s journey. If you don’t have enough...
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The Social Security Administration strives to deliver great customer service with helpful information for everyone. This includes improving access for underserved communities. We aim to reduce language...
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It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and Social Security (SSA) online tools can help. Go to www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your personal mySocial...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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