The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free ...

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The Social Security Administration this week began to pay retroactive benefits stemming from a new law affecting some current ...

Answer: If you need proof that you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and/or Medicare, you can ...

If you don't have a My Social Security Account: – Open one at ssa.gov/myaccount to be prepared to apply for Medicare Parts A and B when turning 65 and not working full-time with employer health ...

A new law enacted this year is kicking in this week, unlocking increased monthly Social Security benefits for millions.

The Social Security Administration this week began to pay retroactive benefits stemming from a new law affecting some current or retired public-sector workers. The agency also will increase ...

I’m turning 65 in July and not receiving my Social Security check. Last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online and discovered that my Social ...

The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, impacting benefits for retirees, disabled workers, and spouses. Understanding ...

Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you're still working or are ...