Mar 31, 2022 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers customer service online, by phone and at field offices across the country. You can conduct most routine business, including …

Oct 10, 2018 · That’s the foundation the Social Security Administration uses to calculate your benefits, using a three-step process. First, Social Security adjusts your earnings for historical …

Oct 10, 2018 · Only the widow, widower or child of a Social Security beneficiary can collect the death benefit. You can apply by calling Social Security or visiting a local office.

Apr 11, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.

Mar 31, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Oct 10, 2018 · A benefit verification letter spells out your Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income or Medicare coverage. Check out the key steps to obtaining the letter.

Feb 26, 2025 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental …

Apr 11, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) says it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and will instead …

Mar 3, 2022 · Learn the reasons for long hold times and other common complaints about contacting Social Security and get tips on what to do.

Oct 10, 2018 · Funeral directors can report deaths to the Social Security Administration (SSA) in most cases. Social Security provides a form for this purpose. In addition, vital-statistics offices …