Author: Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i

  • SSA Survivors Benefits

    We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for  survivors’ benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced widows and widowers,  children and dependent parents. 

  • Social Security FAQs

    You may need Social Security when you  least expect it and we’re here to make sure our information is always accessible to you. Whether you’re planning for your retirement years in advance or thinking about applying today, you probably have questions.

  • SSA Supports Small Businesses

    Running a small business is often a 24/7 endeavor. Managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services and marketing can be challenging for small business owners — even in normal times. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been testing all of us, it has been especially challenging for small business owners.

  • Retirement Made Easy

    Preparing for retirement is one of the most significant decisions you can make. A great place to start is the Social Security Administration‘s retirement portal. The portal is easy to use, whether you are ready to learn about, apply for or manage your retirement benefits.

  • Advance Designation

    The Social Security Administration’s Advance Designation program allows you to pre-select a trusted individual if a time comes when you need a representative payee to help manage your money. Advance Designation enables you to identify up to three people, in priority order, who you would like to serve as your potential representative payee.

  • SSA Helps Small Businesses

    According to the US Small Business Administration, about 30 million small businesses in the United States employ tens of millions of people. Running a small business can be a 24-7 endeavor managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services and marketing at a small business can be very challenging.

  • Workers & Social Security

    Do you plan to pay a cleaning person, cook, gardener, babysitter or other household worker at least $2,300 in 2021? This amount includes any cash you pay for your household employee’s transportation, meals and housing. If you will pay at least $2,300 to one person, you have some additional financial responsibilities.

  • New Benefit Verification Letters

    Social Security (SS) has released a new, standardized Benefit Verification letter. People receiving SS or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can obtain their letter by using their personal my Social Security account. You can use the letter as proof of income for loans and housing assistance verification purposes.

  • Changing Your SSA Direct Deposit

    Change happens. We get it. The most convenient way to change your direct deposit information with us is by creating a my Social Security account online at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can update your bank information without leaving the comfort of your home.

  • BEWARE of Calls With False Claims

    Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be Social Security employees. These scammers try to trick people into providing personal information or money, and often threaten their victims with arrest. Don’t be fooled.