The coronavirus pandemic has caused a rapid change in how many live their everyday lives, and millions have filed for unemployment as businesses closed. You may be wondering what your options are as social distancing rules remain in place. Benefits.gov strives to make accessing benefit information easier for all citizens – the coronavirus pandemic makes our mission […]
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Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. DON’T BE FOOLED!IF YOU RECEIVE A […]
Replace lost Social Security Card online!
Replace lost Social Security Card online! Great News, Tennessee! Need a replacement Social Security card? Request one online. Request yours today! Online replacement card services are available in all highlighted areas. Social Security is putting you in control… General Information Benefits Security Online Services Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card? Three […]
New Features 👍 Check your eligibility on Benefits.gov
New Features 👍 Check your eligibility on Benefits.gov New Eligibility Feature Find out what benefits you may be eligible for! Check your eligibility on Benefits.gov Have you heard the news? Benefits.gov has launched a new feature! This new feature was designed with citizens in mind, to provide a quick and easy way to pre-screen eligibility […]
April is National Social Security Month

April is National Social Security Month See What You Can Do Online SSN online services make doing business easier than ever. See what you can do today! Stay Connected with Social Security: Online Services Retirement Retirement Online Services National Social Security Month Shines a Light on Our Online Services Questions to Ask Yourself as […]
Enhanced Security for your my Social Security Account

Enhanced Security for your my Social Security Account Enhanced Security for your my Social Security Account Social Security continues to evaluate and improve how we protect what’s important to you. We take this responsibility seriously, and we have a robust cybersecurity program in place to help protect the personal information you entrust to us. Adding […]
Need a Replacement Social Security Card? Here is how to do that.
Need a Replacement Social Security Card? Here is how to do that. Your nine-digit Social Security number remains your first and continuous link with Social Security. It helps us accurately record your covered wages or self-employment earnings. We also use it to monitor your record once you start getting benefits. Why Do You Need One? […]
A Special Examination Is Needed For Your Disability Claim?

A Special Examination Is Needed For Your Disability Claim? A Special Examination Is Needed For Your Disability Claim After you apply for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, sometimes you need to have special medical examinations or tests before SSA can decide whether you qualify. The Disability Determination Services in your state […]
Disability Planner: How Much Work Do You Need?

Disability Planner: How Much Work Do You Need? In addition to meeting the definition of disability, you must have worked long enough–and recently enough–under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. Social Security work credits are based on your total yearly wages or self-employment income. You can earn up to four credits each year. […]
How to obtain your Social Security Statement – Record of Earnings

Your onlineStatement gives you secure and convenient access to your earnings records. It also shows estimates for retirement, disability