When you apply for a Social Security card, the SSA requires original documents or certified copies to verify your identity, age, and citizenship or immigration status. This policy helps prevent fraud ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

The Social Security Administration redesigned its homepage at SSA.gov. See how the new features, easier navigation and the ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

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