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Showing posts with label social security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social security. Show all posts
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Correcting the Record About Social Security Direct Deposit and Telephone Services

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Recent reports in the media that Social Security plans to eliminate telephone services are inaccurate. SSA is increasing its protection for ...
Saturday, March 8, 2025

Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate to 100%

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiar...
Friday, February 28, 2025

Social Security Announces Expedited Retroactive Payments and Higher Monthly Benefits for Millions

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Today (02/25/25), the Social Security Administration announced it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase mo...
Monday, January 6, 2025

Boston Globe: "Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed"

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"President Joe Biden on Sunday signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees,...
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Boston Globe: "Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees"

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"The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for...
Friday, October 11, 2024

Washington Post: "Social Security issues 2.5% COLA increase"

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"Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly checks next year, the federal government announced Thursd...
Friday, July 26, 2024

Social Security Matters: Celebrate the ADA and Ticket to Work During Disability Pride Month

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July is Disability Pride Month , a month-long celebration to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . The landmark legislatio...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Government Programs for Children With Special Needs

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"For parents of a child with special needs, providing the support and resources their child requires can feel overwhelming. Thankfully,...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Changes To Past Relevant Work and Disability Determinations

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Via Social Security Administration:  "In general, Social Security finds adult applicants to be disabled only if they have a severe medi...
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Social Security Matters: "Learn 5 Ways to Help Prevent Elder Abuse"

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"Each year, June 15 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – promotes awareness about elder neglect and abuse. In the United States...
Friday, February 23, 2024

Protecting Yourself from QR Code Fraud

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via Social Security Administration : " Quick Response codes , better known as QR codes , are a very popular way to get information. QR ...
Friday, August 11, 2023

Smart Social Security Strategies for Women

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Smart Social Security Strategies for Women "While many women plan to claim Social Security retirement benefits, they may not know about...
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Getting Your Social Security Retirement Benefits?

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Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security reti...
Saturday, May 6, 2023

Recognizing the Needs of People on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families

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Social Security’s programs touch the lives of nearly every American. We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing barriers to ensure pe...
Friday, March 17, 2023

Slam the Scam: Keep Your Personal Information

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      Slam the Scam: Keep Your Personal Information 03...
Saturday, February 18, 2023

Social Security’s Plain Language Is “An Excellent Model to Follow”

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"I know how important it is that we communicate information to you—and everyone—in a clear and concise way. Our programs and policies c...
Monday, October 10, 2022

New York Times: "Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades"

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"Social Security will soon announce the largest inflation adjustment to benefits in four decades — a welcome development for millions o...
Friday, August 26, 2022

Expand Your Social Security Knowledge With These Four Terms

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"We strive to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies t...
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Social Security Celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act

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This year, we celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . At Social Security, we're committed to the principles an...
Thursday, June 16, 2022

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Advancing Equity

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"World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) serves as a reminder about the factors surrounding abuse and neglect of older persons. The pa...