Author: Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i
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SSA Talks Audio Series
Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio series, SSA Talks. Our Chief Actuary Steve Goss sheds light on our trust funds and how they relate to your future benefits. The 12-minute episode includes a fact sheet and transcript. The fact sheet provides…
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Q&A: Retirement Benefits
Q: My cousin and I are both retired and get Social Security. We worked for the same employer for years, but he gets a higher Social Security benefit. Why is that?
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Supplemental Security Income
Social Security has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to other adults — and children — with a disability or blindness who have limited income and financial resources. SSI helps…
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Now That I Am Ready to Retire…
To qualify for Social Security benefits, you must earn a certain number of credits. The number of credits you need depends on your age when you apply and the type of benefit. No one needs more than 40 credits for any Social Security benefit.
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Plan for the Future
Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. The administration’s online tools can help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future. You should periodically review your Social Security statement using your personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount.
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Keep up With Social Security Online
We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available on our website at ssa.gov, we also regularly post useful information on our blog and on social media. We invite you to read our posts and share items of interest with your family and friends.
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Learn More From New SSA Statement
If you have a personal my Social Security account, you can view your Social Security Statement online to learn about your future benefits and recent earnings history. Included with the statement are fact sheets that provide useful information based on your age group and earnings situation.
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Medicare Part B Start Date Changes
Changes are coming in 2023 regarding when Medicare Part B coverage starts. Please forward this article to those who may need it.
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Guard Your SS Card
The best way to guard your Social Security card is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required. In fact, in most cases, just knowing the Social Security number should be enough.
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Newborns & Social Security Numbers
Getting a newborn a Social Security (SS) number is important for his or her future. Feel free to share this time-saving information with prospective parents. If the child is born in a hospital, the easiest way to apply for a SS number is right at the hospital.