Social Security Customer Service - AARP
Aug 29, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers customer service online, by phone and at field offices nationwide. You can conduct most routine business, including applying for …
How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP
6 days ago · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.
How To Get A Verification Letter From Social Security - AARP
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.
How 2026 Social Security Changes Could Affect You - AARP
Nov 17, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the average retirement benefit will rise by about $56 a month, from $2,015 to $2,071, starting with the payments going …
How To Report A Death To Social Security - AARP
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 …
Social Security 2025 Holiday Closings Office Schedule - AARP
Nov 13, 2025 · Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices observe 11 annual holiday closures. Many services are available online or by phone those days.
Social Security Plans ‘Significant’ Staff Reductions - AARP
Feb 28, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans this week for a “massive” restructuring of its operations that “will include significant workforce reductions” …
Social Security to No Longer Allow Phone Call Verification
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 …
Social Security Glossary of Frequently Used Terms - AARP
Jan 10, 2025 · A list and description of frequently used Social Security terms and acronyms to help applicants and beneficiaries understand policies and benefits.
How to Get a Replacement SSA-1099 Tax Form - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · An SSA-1099, also known as a Social Security Benefit Statement, details income from Social Security payments. The Social Security Administration mails SSA-1099s every …