An official website of the United States Government. Social Security Matters Menu Securing Today and Tomorrow Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed. Learn more about our tools, online services, and how our programs benefit people just like you. Sign up below. Stay Up to Date, Subscribe Today! Enter Your Email Address to Subscribe Browse By Categories Disability, SSI Diagnosed with Cancer? Social Security and Triage Cancer Can Help December 2, 2021 • By Monica Fawzy Bryant, Chief Operating Officer for Triage Cancer When people hear the dreaded words, “You have cancer,” many thoughts often overwhelm them. They think about their health, family, and mortality. They think about treatment options, oncologists, and cancer centers. What they typically don’t think about are the legal issues resulting from their diagnosis. However, questions around understanding their health insurance options, employment rights, […] Continue reading "Diagnosed with Cancer? Social Security and Triage Cancer Can Help" → Tags: Disability, my Social Security, my Social Security account, social security disability benefits, SSI, supplemental security income General Questions, Online Services My Social Security’s Four Super Powers November 23, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications Did you know having a personal my Social Security account is almost like having super powers? Think about it. It protects you, and you can even look into your financial future. Check out these four features that can empower all working Americans who pay into Social Security. Saves You Time You may think you need […] Continue reading "My Social Security’s Four Super Powers" → Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services Frauds & Scams, Privacy & Identity, Social Security Number and Card Guard Your Card: Protect What’s Important to You November 18, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications We encourage you not to carry your Social Security card with you every day. The best way to “Guard Your Card” is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required, which is rare. In fact, in most cases, just knowing the Social Security number should be enough. In 49 states […] Continue reading "Guard Your Card: Protect What’s Important to You" → Tags: fraud, scams, social security, Social Security card Disability, General Veterans and Active Duty Military Members: Social Security Has Your Back! November 10, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. Social Security is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries. If you know a wounded veteran, please let them know […] Continue reading "Veterans and Active Duty Military Members: Social Security Has Your Back!" → Tags: Disability, General Information, Social Security benefits, social security disability benefits, veterans Disability, General Social Security Can Help You Start or Return to Work November 4, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and want to start or return to work, we can help. Ticket to Work (Ticket) is a program that supports career development for SSDI beneficiaries and SSI recipients who want to work and progress toward financial independence. The Ticket […] Continue reading "Social Security Can Help You Start or Return to Work" → Tags: Disability, General Information, social security disability benefits General, Online Services Our New Customer Feedback Survey Helps Us Serve You Better October 28, 2021 • By Kim Baldwin Sparks, Chief Business Officer We recently launched our new Customer Feedback Survey. We encourage you to tell us how we’re doing by completing a brief survey on our Customer Feedback page. Your feedback is anonymous, doesn’t collect your personal information, and you can use it to rate your experience online, on the phone, and in your local Social Security […] Continue reading "Our New Customer Feedback Survey Helps Us Serve You Better" → Tags: General Information, online services COVID-19, General, People Facing Barriers, SSI Save Time Applying for SNAP and SSI October 21, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose hardships, especially on people who face barriers to our services and benefits. We want you to know about other benefits you may be entitled to receive. This includes the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – or SNAP. SNAP is a federal program – run by state agencies – that helps […] Continue reading "Save Time Applying for SNAP and SSI" → Tags: COVID-19, General Information, People Facing Barriers, SSI Frauds & Scams, Online Services Protecting Your Identity is Important to Us October 19, 2021 • By Dawn Bystry, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications We’re committed to protecting your identity. It’s an unfortunate reality that guarding against the release of your personal information sometimes becomes a necessity. We can help. In certain instances – like for victims of domestic violence – you may want to block access to your electronic Social Security record. You can request a block by […] Continue reading "Protecting Your Identity is Important to Us" → Tags: fraud, online services, scams COLA Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022 October 13, 2021 • By Darlynda Bogle, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2022. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when inflation increases, leading to a higher cost-of-living. This change means […] Continue reading "Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022" → Tags: COLA, my Social Security, my Social Security account General, Online Services Access Your New Social Security Statement Online October 5, 2021 • By Darlynda Bogle, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications We have exciting news to share: we’ve redesigned your Social Security Statement (Statement) to make it easier to find the information you need. Who gets a Statement? A Statement is available to any adult worker who does not receive benefits. Your unique Statement gives estimates of future Social Security benefits that you and your family […] Continue reading "Access Your New Social Security Statement Online" → 1 2 3 … 55 Next » Getting Started Comment Policy Sign Up for Newsletter Enter Your Email Address to Subscribe Social Security Administration Our mission is to deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public. 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