Press Releases (En español)
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August 27, 2024Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
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August 12, 2024Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List
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July 12, 2024Social Security Announces Upcoming Changes to Accessing Online Services
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June 26, 2024Social Security to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process
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June 24, 2024Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process
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June 4, 2024Happy 50th Anniversary, SSI
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May 10, 2024Olivia and Liam Reign Supreme
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May 9, 2024Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
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May 7, 2024Social Security Administration Launches Online Performance Tracker for Customer Service Priorities
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May 6, 2024Strong Economy, Low Unemployment, and Higher Job and Wage Growth Extend Social Security Trust Funds to 2035
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April 17, 2024Social Security to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy
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March 29, 2024Social Security to Raise the Representative Fee Cap to Help with Claiming Benefits
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March 29, 2024Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Social Security Beneficiaries
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March 27, 2024Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments
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March 20, 2024Social Security Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments
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March 11, 2024Statement by Commissioner O’Malley on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
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March 7, 2024Social Security and OIG Hold 5th Annual National Slam the Scam Day
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February 15, 2024Social Security Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments
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February 14, 2024Social Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan
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December 20, 2023Martin J. O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
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December 18, 2023Statement from Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, about Agency Accomplishments
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October 12, 2023Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024
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October 4, 2023Social Security Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi Directs Review of Overpayment Procedures and Policies
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August 14, 2023Social Security Administration Expedites Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
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May 25, 2023Social Security Administration Expands Outreach and Access for Supplemental Security Income
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May 12, 2023Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2022
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March 31, 2023Social Security Board of Trustees: Projection for Combined Trust Funds One Year Sooner than Last Year
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March 9, 2023Statement by Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
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March 8, 2023Social Security and OIG Hold Annual Slam the Scam Day
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February 13, 2023Social Security Introduces New Director for the Office of Native American Partnerships
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December 8, 2022USDA and Social Security Administration Collaborate to Improve Nutrition Security through SNAP
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December 6, 2022Social Security Administration Launches Redesigned Website at SSA.gov
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October 19, 2022Social Security Implements Self-Attestation of Sex Marker in Social Security Number Records
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October 13, 2022Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
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October 4, 2022Social Security Administration Establishing National Native American Office
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August 15, 2022Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
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July 7, 2022Social Security Releases Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan
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June 2, 2022Social Security Board of Trustees: Outlook of Combined Trust Funds Improves
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May 6, 2022Olivia and Liam Top Social Security's Charts
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April 14, 2022Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan
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April 4, 2022Statement of Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner: Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices
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March 31, 2022Social Security to Offer Self-Attestation of Sex Marker in Social Security Number Records
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March 10, 2022Social Security and OIG Hold National Slam the Scam Day
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January 19, 2022Statement from Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, about Agency Reentry
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October 13, 2021Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022
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October 4, 2021Social Security Announces Redesigned Statement -- Now Available with a my Social Security Account
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August 31, 2021Social Security Board of Trustees: Combined Trust Funds Projected Depletion One Year Sooner Than Last Year
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August 16, 2021Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances Program for People with Severe Disabilities
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May 7, 2021Olivia and Liam are Social Security’s Top Baby Names for 2020
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May 4, 2021File 2020 Tax Return with the IRS to Receive Missing Economic Impact Payments
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April 26, 2021Commissioner Saul Communicates to Congress about the State of Social Security Services
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April 15, 2021Social Security’s Business Services Online Portal Key to Accurate Earnings Records for Workers
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March 25, 2021Statement from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, about Economic Impact Payments
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March 24, 2021Outreach to Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 17, 2021Statement about Service from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
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March 4, 2021Social Security and OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day
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November 30, 2020Social Security Commissioner Saul Honored as a Top Influencer in Aging
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October 29, 2020Social Security Begins New Electronic Social Security Number Verification Service
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October 13, 2020Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021
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September 30, 2020Social Security and OIG Announce Additional Anti-Fraud Units
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September 3, 2020Social Security Announces New Online Video Hearings
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August 18, 2020The IRS Extends Deadline to Ensure People with Children Receive $500 Economic Impact Payments
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August 17, 2020Social Security Expedites Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
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June 18, 2020Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at socialsecurity.gov
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May 14, 2020Information Regarding Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries with Representative Payees, and People Living in U.S. Territories
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April 24, 2020Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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April 24, 2020Update on Social Security Offices from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
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April 22, 2020Social Security Combined Trust Funds Projection Remains the Same Says Board of Trustees
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April 20, 2020Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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April 15, 2020Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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April 10, 2020New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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April 3, 2020Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries
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March 30, 2020Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 18, 2020Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
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March 16, 2020Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service
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March 5, 2020Social Security and OIG Announce National ‘Slam the Scam’ Day
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February 24, 2020Social Security Modernizing its Disability Program
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January 21, 2020Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers
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December 2, 2019Social Security Expands Public Hours at Offices Nationwide
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November 19, 2019Social Security Administration and its Inspector General Announce New Online Reporting Form for Imposter Scam Calls
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November 4, 2019A Message about Improving Service from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
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October 22, 2019David Black Sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security Administration
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October 10, 2019Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020
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September 23, 2019Social Security and OIG Establish New Anti-Fraud Units
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September 6, 2019Social Security Announces First Potential Group of Participants for New Electronic Social Security Number Verification Service
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August 19, 2019Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Serious Disabilities
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June 17, 2019Andrew M. Saul Sworn In As Commissioner of Social Security Administration
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May 10, 2019Emma and Liam Repeat as Social Security’s Top Baby Names for 2018
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April 22, 2019Social Security Combined Trust Funds Gain One Year Says Board of Trustees
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March 20, 2019Social Security and OIG Launch Public Service Announcement Campaign
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October 11, 2018Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
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September 27, 2018Social Security, OIG Expand National Anti-Fraud Program
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August 20, 2018Social Security Fast-Tracks Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
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June 5, 2018Social Security Combined Trust Fund Reserves Depletion Year Remains 2034 Says Board of Trustees
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May 11, 2018Emma and Liam Top Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2017
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November 27, 2017Updated 2018 Taxable Maximum Amount Announced
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October 13, 2017Social Security Announces 2.0 Percent Benefit Increase for 2018
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September 5, 2017Social Security Expedites Decisions to Those with Serious Disabilities
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August 31, 2017Important Social Security Information for People Affected by Hurricane Harvey
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July 19, 2017Social Security and Johns Hopkins Medicine Collaboration Makes Social Security Disability Process More Efficient
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July 13, 2017No Change for Social Security Combined Trust Fund Reserves Depletion Year Says Board of Trustees
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May 12, 2017Emma and Noah Remain Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2016
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April 10, 2017Social Security Launches First “National Social Security Month” in April
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November 9, 2016Social Security and Veterans Affairs Partnership Means Faster Disability Decisions for Veterans
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October 18, 2016Social Security Announces 0.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2017
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September 23, 2016Social Security Publishes Final Rule to Revise Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders
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August 31, 2016Social Security Checks Arriving Early for Those Anticipating High Intensity Storms
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June 22, 2016Social Security Board of Trustees: Long-Range Projection Unchanged for Trust Fund Reserve Depletion...
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May 6, 2016Emma and Noah Once Again Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2015
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April 28, 2016Social Security Combats Homelessness and Helps Veterans Access Benefits
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April 4, 2016Social Security Launches 3rd National my Social Security Week
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November 12, 2015Social Security Helps America Plan for Retirement
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October 15, 2015Law Does Not Provide for a Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016
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August 14, 2015Happy 80th Anniversary, Social Security! Celebrating the Past and Building the Future
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July 22, 2015Social Security Board of Trustees: Trust Fund Reserve Gains One Year for Projected Depletion Date
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June 1, 2015Social Security Announces New Online Service for Replacement Medicare Cards
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May 26, 2015Look Who’s Turning 80: Social Security Announces Countdown to Agency’s 80th Anniversary
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May 8, 2015Noah and Emma Top Social Security's List of Most Popular Baby Names for 2014
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April 27, 2015Social Security Announces Vision 2025, a Long-Range Service Delivery Vision
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February 2, 2015Social Security Announces New Online Service for Replacement SSA-1099s
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January 22, 2015Social Security to Expand Field Office Hours Nationwide
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October 22, 2014Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2015
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October 2, 2014Social Security Announces Representative Payee Pro Bono Pilot
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September 29, 2014Social Security Opens New National Support Center
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September 16, 2014Agency Resumes Mailing Social Security Statements
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August 18, 2014Social Security Launches 1st National my Social Security Week
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August 15, 2014Social Security, Office of Inspector General Partner with State of Michigan on Anti-Fraud Unit
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July 28, 2014Social Security Board of Trustees: No Change in Projected Year of Trust Fund Reserve Depletion
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July 17, 2014Social Security Extends Access to Benefit Verification
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June 27, 2014Social Security Leads Efforts to Improve Customer Service across Federal Government
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June 20, 2014Social Security Defines Policy for Same-Sex Married Couples
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May 9, 2014Noah and Sophia Win Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names for 2013
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March 31, 2014Social Security Announces New Fraud Prevention Unit In New York
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March 18, 2014Social Security Launches New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans
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March 4, 2014Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, about the FY 2015 President's Budget Request
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February 19, 2014Social Security Announces New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans
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January 31, 2014Social Security Publishes New Supplemental Security Income Rules Involving Same-Sex Married Couples
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January 15, 2014Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions
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December 16, 2013Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, on New Payments to Same-Sex Married Couples
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October 30, 2013Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2014
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August 9, 2013Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, on Payments to Same-Sex Couples
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July 17, 2013Update on the Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Defense of Marriage Act and Its Implications for Social Security Benefits
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May 31, 2013Social Security Board of Trustees: No Change in Projected Year of Trust Fund Reserve Depletion
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May 9, 2013Jacob and Sophia Repeat atop Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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May 6, 2013Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone Users
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January 29, 2013Commissioner Astrue Receives 2013 VIDA Award from the National Alliance for Hispanic Health
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January 28, 2013Commissioner Astrue Returning to Massachusetts
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January 7, 2013Social Security Announces New Online Services Available with a my Social Security Account
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December 6, 2012Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions
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November 7, 2012Social Security Field Offices to Close to the Public a Half Hour Early Each Day and at Noon on Wednesdays
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October 31, 2012Commissioner Astrue Receives 2012 President's Award from The Arc
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October 16, 2012Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2013
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July 13, 2012Social Security to Add Adult Huntington's Disease to Compassionate Allowances Program
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June 29, 2012One Million People Go Online to Access their Social Security Statement
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June 25, 2012Social Security and Kaiser Permanente Begin Partnership to Speed Up Disability Decisions
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May 24, 2012Social Security Makes Great Strides in Hiring Our Nation's Heroes
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May 14, 2012Jacob and Sophia Take Top Honors on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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May 10, 2012Suspense at Social Security to Continue
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May 7, 2012Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, on the Initial Success of the New Online Social Security Statement
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May 1, 2012Social Security Statement Now Available Online at www.socialsecurity.gov
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April 30, 2012Social Security and Department of Defense Implement New Process to Improve Efficiency for Wounded Warriors Applying for Disability Benefits
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April 23, 2012Social Security Board of Trustees: Projected Trust Fund Exhaustion Three Years Sooner Than Last Year
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April 11, 2012Social Security Announces New Conditions for Compassionate Allowances Program
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December 14, 2011Patty Duke Turns 65, Applies Online for Social Security and Medicare Benefits
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November 16, 2011Social Security Again Rated One of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government"
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November 15, 2011Social Security Launches New Spanish Online Services at www.segurosocial.gov
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October 19, 2011Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2012
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October 13, 2011Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances Conditions
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September 23, 2011Employees Rank Social Security as One of the Best-Managed Federal Agencies
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September 16, 2011Social Security Executive Diane Braunstein Wins the 2011 Service to America Medal
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August 2, 2011Social Security Benefits Will Be Paid On Time
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July 22, 2011Social Security Field Offices to Begin Closing to the Public a Half Hour Early
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July 14, 2011Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions
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July 4, 2011Statement on Second Flawed Report from Syracuse University
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June 20, 2011Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, on Flawed Syracuse University Report
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June 9, 2011Get Direct Deposit to Stay Ahead of Hurricane Season
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May 13, 2011Social Security Board of Trustees: Projected Trust Fund Exhaustion One Year Sooner
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May 9, 2011Social Security Makes Help America Vote Act Data Available
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May 5, 2011Isabella and Jacob Again Reign Supreme on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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April 27, 2011"No Check - Go Direct" George Takei and Patty Duke Promote Direct Deposit
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April 6, 2011George Takei and Patty Duke Join Forces to Tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov
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March 16, 2011Social Security Holds Compassionate Allowances Hearing on Autoimmune Diseases
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February 14, 2011Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, on the President's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request
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February 4, 2011Social Security Dedicates Robert M. Ball Federal Building
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January 25, 2011Social Security Invites the Public to Comment on its Regulations
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December 22, 2010Carolyn Colvin Confirmed as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
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December 13, 2010Social Security's Online Retirement Estimator Available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov
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December 10, 2010Statements of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, and John P. Melville, New York State Police Acting Superintendent, on the Theft of Personal Information in Upstate New York
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December 8, 2010Social Security Publishes New Rule Revising Withdrawal Policy
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December 3, 2010Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, on Senate Passage of H.R. 5773 Designating the Operations Building as the "Robert M. Ball Federal Building"
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November 17, 2010Social Security Clarifies Explanation of Proposed Disability Rule for People with Mental Disorders
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November 15, 2010Social Security Unveils New Home Page at www.socialsecurity.gov New Look Makes Finding Popular Services Even Easier
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November 9, 2010Social Security Holds Compassionate Allowances Hearing on Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Organ Transplants
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October 26, 2010Social Security Breaks Ground on Jackson Teleservice Center
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October 15, 2010Under the Law No Social Security COLA for 2011
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October 13, 2010News Release Social Security Fast-Track Disability Processes Get Even Faster New Rules Will Further Speed Benefits to Tens of Thousands of Americans with Disabilities
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September 16, 2010Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, on H.R. 5773 Designating the Operations Building as the "Robert M. Ball Federal Building"
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September 9, 2010Social Security Among the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
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September 1, 2010Social Security Checks Arriving Early Along Atlantic Coast Money Will Get to Atlantic Coast Residents Ahead of Hurricane Earl
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August 5, 2010Social Security Board of Trustees: Long-Range Financing Outlook Remains Unchanged
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August 2, 2010Social Security Opens New National Hearing Center in St. Louis Brings 200 Jobs to St. Louis
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July 26, 2010Share Your Personal Stories and Reflections to Help Social Security Celebrate 75 Years of Public Service
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July 23, 2010Social Security Proposes Legislation to End Furloughs of Federally Paid State Disability Workers
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May 7, 2010Isabella Reigns as New Queen of Baby Names - Takes Top Spot on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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May 4, 2010Social Security's Online Services Take Top Three Spots in Customer Satisfaction Survey
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April 7, 2010Social Security Releases Open Government Plan
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March 23, 2010The Cast of The Patty Duke Show Reunites to Tell Americans About New Online Medicare Application
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March 15, 2010Social Security Helps States with Mounting Disability Claims
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March 11, 2010Social Security to Provide Helpful Health Care Information to Over 3 Million Disability Applicants Each Year
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March 8, 2010Alzheimer's Association Gives Commissioner Astrue Humanitarian Award for 2010
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March 2, 2010Social Security Hearings Backlog Falls to Lowest Level Since 2005
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February 25, 2010Social Security Commissioner Astrue Calls for Prompt State Assembly Passage of Bill Ending Furloughs of Federally-Funded State Employees
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February 11, 2010Social Security Adds 38 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions Expansion Will Speed Benefits to Thousands of Americans with Disabilities
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February 10, 2010Social Security Launches New Open Government Webpage
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February 1, 2010Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, Commending the President's Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request
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February 1, 2010Social Security Awards Nearly $20 Million in Recovery Act Contracts For Electronic Medical Records
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January 22, 2010Social Security Makes New Data Available to Public Commissioner Astrue Applauds President Obama's Transparency and Open Government Initiative
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January 8, 2010Chubby Checker and Social Security Commissioner Astrue Announce a New "Twist" in the Law
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January 4, 2010Social Security Administration Praises Court Ruling on "Illegal" Furloughs in California
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December 11, 2009Social Security Sending Corrected Benefit Notices
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November 20, 2009Commissioner Astrue Asks Inspector General to Investigate California and Hawaii Disability Determination Services
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November 18, 2009Social Security Holds Disability Hearing on Compassionate Allowances and Schizophrenia
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November 13, 2009Social Security Announces New Enhancements to Online Retirement Estimator
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October 30, 2009Patty Duke and Dr. David Kessler Team with Social Security in Flu Prevention Public Service Campaign
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October 16, 2009Social Security Files Statement of Interest in California Lawsuit Challenging Furlough of Federally-Paid State Disability Workers
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October 15, 2009Prompt Passage of Economic Recovery Act Payment for 2010 Needed
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September 30, 2009Social Security Hearings Backlog Down for First Time in Decade
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September 30, 2009Social Security Establishes Financial Literacy Research Consortium
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September 18, 2009Statement of Commissioner Astrue Regarding Extension of Funding for Return-to-Work Programs to Assist People with Disabilities
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August 27, 2009Social Security to Test Use of Microsoft's HealthVault in Disability Process
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August 7, 2009Social Security to Fund $24 Million in Contracts for Electronic Medical Records
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July 29, 2009Social Security Holds Compassionate Allowances Hearing on Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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July 6, 2009Commissioner Astrue Thanks the Vice President for His Call to Exempt DDS Employees from Furloughs and Hiring Restrictions
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June 22, 2009Social Security to Open New Teleservice Center in Jackson, Tennessee
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May 20, 2009Social Security Continues to Rank as One of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government"
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May 15, 2009Commissioner Astrue Receives Public Health Leadership Award
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May 12, 2009Social Security Board of Trustees: Economic Downturn Leads to Worsening of Long-Range Financing Outlook
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May 8, 2009America's Parents Vote for Change on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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May 7, 2009Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, Commending the President's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request
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April 15, 2009Commissioner Astrue and Senator Bingaman Tour New National Hearing Center in Albuquerque
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March 26, 2009Vice President Biden Announces $250 Recovery Payments to Go to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries in May
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February 25, 2009Social Security Administration Receives Top Marks
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February 13, 2009Commissioner Astrue Signs President's Ethics Pledge
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February 12, 2009Social Security's Online Services Continue to Win Accolades
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February 5, 2009Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Astrue Concerning the American Federation of Government Employees' (AFGE) Advertisement Regarding the Employees' Activities Association (EAA)
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February 3, 2009Commissioner Astrue Asks Governors to Exempt State Disability Determination Service Employees from Hiring Restrictions
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January 28, 2009Social Security Expands Fast-Track Disability Processes
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January 16, 2009Commissioner Astrue Praises President-Elect Obama's Call for a National Conversation on Social Security
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January 6, 2009The Cousins Are Back and They're Filing Online for Social Security Benefits
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December 16, 2008Social Security to be First Government Agency to Use Nationwide Health Information Network
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November 18, 2008Social Security Holds Third Disability Hearing on Compassionate Allowances
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November 3, 2008Social Security's New Retirement Estimator Rated the Federal Government's Best Online Service
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October 27, 2008Social Security Announces Nationwide Launch of Compassionate Allowances
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October 17, 2008Social Security Continues to Make Progress Expediting Backlogged Disability Cases
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October 16, 2008Social Security Announces 5.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2009
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October 6, 2008Social Security Asks Six States to Review Voter Registration Verification Procedures to Ensure Compliance with Federal Law
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October 1, 2008Annual Columbus Day Weekend Shutdown of Social Security Computer Center Will Not Affect Timely Registration of Voters
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September 24, 2008Social Security Commissioner Releases New Agency Strategic Plan
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September 8, 2008Social Security Checks Again Arriving Early in Gulf Coast States as Hurricane Ike Approaches
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August 29, 2008Social Security Checks Arriving Early in Gulf Coast States
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July 21, 2008Estimate Your Social Security Retirement Benefits Online Now
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May 20, 2008Social Security Announces Improvements to the Ticket to Work Program
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May 10, 2008Pop Culture Makes Mark on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
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April 7, 2008Social Security Holds Second Disability Hearing on Compassionate Allowances - Agreement with National Institutes of Health Announced
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March 25, 2008Social Security Board of Trustees: Some Improvement in Long-Range Financing Outlook but Deficits Continue
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February 26, 2008Social Security Offers Positions to 144 Administrative Law Judges
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February 12, 2008Nation's First Baby Boomer Receives Her First Social Security Retirement Benefit
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February 4, 2008Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, Commending the President's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request
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December 17, 2007Social Security Opens National Hearing Center
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December 6, 2007Social Security Holds First Disability Hearing on Compassionate Allowances
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November 9, 2007Social Security Improves Service and Expands Outreach to Wounded Veterans
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October 22, 2007Social Security Updates Digestive Listings
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October 17, 2007Social Security Announces 2.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2008
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October 15, 2007Nation's First Baby Boomer Files for Social Security Retirement Benefits -- Online!
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October 9, 2007Social Security Administration Attacks Disability Backlog
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September 5, 2007Commissioner Astrue Extends Social Security's Quick Disability Determination Nationwide
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May 25, 2007Social Security Expedites Survivors and Disability Applications for Military Service Members
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May 11, 2007Social Security Presents America's Favorite Baby Names for 2006
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April 23, 2007Social Security Board of Trustees Issues Annual Report
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April 19, 2007Social Security Rated One of the 'Best Places to Work in the Federal Government'
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February 16, 2007Statement of Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, Regarding the Agency's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
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February 12, 2007Michael J. Astrue Sworn In As Commissioner Of Social Security
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November 7, 2006Public Warned about E-mail Scam
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October 18, 2006Social Security Announces 3.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2007
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September 11, 2006Social Security and September 11 th: Five Years Later - 2006
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May 12, 2006Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names for 2005
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May 1, 20062006 Trustees Report - Long-Term Financing Challenges Remain
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March 28, 2006Commissioner Barnhart Unveils New Social Security Disability Determination Process
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February 17, 2006Public Warned about Identity Theft E-mail Scam
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October 14, 2005Social Security Announces 4.1 Percent Benefit Increase for 2006
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September 22, 2005More Than Three Million People Apply for Medicare Prescription Drug Help
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September 9, 2005Social Security Responds to Hurricane Katrina Agency Issues More Than 30,000 Emergency Checks to Date
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July 26, 2005Commissioner Barnhart Announces Proposed Regulation to Improve Social Security's Disability Process
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June 29, 2005Social Security Website the Newest Location for People to Apply For Extra Help with their Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
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May 6, 2005Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names for 2004 Have Arrived
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March 23, 2005Little Change in Social Security Solvency
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January 28, 2005Statement of Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security
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October 19, 2004Social Security Announces 2.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2005
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June 29, 2004United States and Mexico Sign Social Security Agreement
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May 28, 2004Social Security Recipients Warned About Potential Scams
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May 7, 2004Social Security Delivers Most Popular Baby Names for 2003
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April 1, 2004Social Security Announces $6.6 Million In HOPE Awards For Assistance To The Homeless
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March 23, 20042004 Trustees Report - Little Change in Long Term Solvency of Social Security
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February 19, 2004United States and Japan Sign Social Security Agreement
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December 10, 2003Social Security Rated Among the Best in Government on Computer Security Report Card
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October 16, 2003Social Security Announces 2.1 Percent Benefit Increase for 2004
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September 25, 2003Commissioner Barnhart Presents Her Approach to Improving the Disability Determination Process
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June 27, 2003First Competitive Sourcing Study Rates Social Security Administration 'The Best'
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May 15, 2003Deputy Commissioner Lockhart: Delays in Strengthening Social Security Mean More Difficult Choices in the Future
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May 12, 2003Social Security Administration Delivers Most Popular Baby Names for 2002
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April 14, 2003A New Name for a New Website
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April 11, 2003Social Security Administration Acts to Protect Benefits for Families of Troops Serving Under Fire
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March 17, 2003Social Security Not Sustainable for the Long Term
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February 3, 2003Commissioner Barnhart: President's Budget for SSA Shows Commitment to Programs; Confidence in Agency
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January 30, 2003Supplemental Security Income Program Removed from High-Risk List
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November 19, 2002Social Security Earns Highest Grade from Congress on Computer Security Report Card
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November 13, 2002Social Security Administration Launches Second Phase of New Program to Help People with Disabilities Go to Work
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October 18, 2002Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne B. Barnhart Announces 1.4 Percent Social Security Increase
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October 16, 2002Social Security Announces New Initiatives to Promote Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
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September 30, 2002Social Security Announces New E-Government Project
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September 23, 2002Social Security Launches New Web Page For American Indians And Alaska Natives
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September 23, 2002Social Security Launches New Web Page For Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
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September 11, 2002Social Security and September 11 th: One Year Later
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July 30, 2002Social Security Administration's Multi-Language Gateway Internet Site Given E-Gov 2002 Explorer Award
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June 25, 2002Initiatives to Strengthen Integrity of the SSN
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May 17, 2002The Social Security Administration and the American Savings Education Council Announce National 'Save for Your Future' Campaign
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May 10, 2002Social Security Administration Announces 'Emily' and 'Jacob' As the Most Popular Baby Names
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May 6, 2002Social Security Administration Takes Action to Preserve Direct Deposit
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May 1, 2002Social Security Teams With America's Bravest To Promote Direct Deposit Direct Deposit - It's Safe, Convenient and Easy
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April 15, 2002Social Security Administration Earns Highest Grade in Government for Financial Management
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March 26, 2002Social Security Trust Funds: Long-Range Deficits Remain
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March 13, 2002James B. Lockhart III Sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
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February 5, 2002Social Security Administration Launches New Program to Help People with Disabilities Go to Work
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November 28, 2001Social Security Administration Offers New Service For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
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November 14, 2001Jo Anne B. Barnhart Takes Charge At Social Security
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October 29, 2001Statement of Larry Massanari, Acting Commissioner of Social Security on Direct Deposit
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October 22, 2001Social Security Offers Spanish Language Immediate Claims Service
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October 19, 2001Acting Social Security Commissioner Larry G. Massanari Announces 2.6 Percent Social Security Increase
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September 25, 2001Social Security Unveils New 'Representing Clients' Website
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September 19, 2001Social Security Administration Responds To Terrorist Attacks On America
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July 12, 2001Social Security Administration to Issue One-Time Payments to Approximately 50 Million Beneficiaries
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July 5, 2001Social Security Launches New Spanish Language Page Specially Designed For Women
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July 5, 2001Social Security Administration Quality Review Identifies Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
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May 15, 2001Social Security Launches New for Women Page And Online Application For Spouse's Benefits
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March 19, 2001Social Security Trust Funds Gain One Additional Year of Solvency
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January 3, 2001Social Security Administration Increase in SGA Level
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December 1, 2000Social Security Commissioner Kenneth S. Apfel Expresses Concern About The Agency's Ability To Serve The Public With Funding Levels Under Continuing Resolutions
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November 30, 2000Social Security Administration Announces Partnership with the American Savings Education Council and the Establishment of the 'National Save for Your Future' Campaign
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November 2, 2000Social Security Offers Online Filing For Retirement Benefits
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October 18, 2000Social Security Commissioner Kenneth S. Apfel Announces 3.5 Percent Social Security Increase
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October 12, 2000Social Security Completes First Full Year Of Mailing Annual Social Security Statements Unveils Two New Financial Planning Tools
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October 3, 2000Commissioner of Social Security to hold Chair at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin
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September 14, 2000Social Security Administration Announces 'Computers For Kids' Campaign
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August 4, 2000Social Security Administration Kicks Off 65th Anniversary Celebration at Hyde Park, New York
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July 26, 2000President Clinton Announces Regulatory Changes Increasing Earnings Limits for Social Security Beneficiaries with Disabilities
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July 24, 2000Work Incentives Advisory Panel Is Appointed, Begins Discussions July 24
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July 11, 2000Medicare Beneficiaries Can File For Replacement Cards On Social Security Administration Web-site
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June 13, 2000Social Security Administration to Partner with CommerceNet to Conduct In-house Laboratory Testing of New Internet Technologies
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May 31, 2000Social Security Administration Launches High Tech Web Site To Promote Return to Work Activities
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December 21, 1999SSA is Y2K OK
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December 13, 1999Congressionally Mandated Changes to Retirement Benefits Set to Take Effect in 2000
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December 13, 1999Social Security Administration Earns High Marks in American Customer Satisfaction Index Survey
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October 19, 1999Social Security Commissioner Kenneth S. Apfel Announces 2.4 Percent Social Security Increase
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October 8, 1999Social Security Commissioner Kenneth S. Apfel Announces Federal Record Service Corporation Settlement
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September 30, 1999Social Security Begins Issuing Annual Statements To 125 Million Workers
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June 30, 1999Social Security Increases Earnings Limit for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
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June 7, 1999Clinton/Gore Administration Announces Historic 5-year Affective Disorder Demonstration Project
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May 27, 1999Federal Judge Imposes Preliminary Injunction Against Federal Record Service Corporation
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May 6, 1999Social Security Commissioner Reacts To Federal Record Service Civil Suit
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March 30, 1999Statement Of Kenneth S. Apfel Commissioner Of Social Security Concerning The Release Of The 1999 Annual Report Of The Social Security Board Of Trustees
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March 30, 1999Social Security Trust Funds Gain Two Additional Years Of Solvency
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February 12, 1999SSA Proposes Rule Change to Enable More Disability Beneficiaries to Return to Work
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February 1, 1999Statement From Kenneth S. Apfel