Check if your Social Security number was stolen in the massive data theft and what to do to secure your personal information.
Social Security benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans, providing essential income for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors. However, many people are unaware that there are situations where their Social Security checks could be reduced, delayed, or even completely stopped. As we move into 2024, it’s more important than ever to understand the risks that could impact your Social Security payments. This article explores three key scenarios that could cause you to lose your Social Security check in 2024, and provides detailed ...
Once everything is approved and gets rolling, your Social Security payments should hit your account without much more effort on your part. That's because the Social Security Administration sends your benefits check around the same time each month, which is based on how long you've received benefits and your date of birth. Sometimes, things can happen and you might be missing a payment -- and there are actually multiple reasons that this could happen. For instance, if you receive benefits, have a...
You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. Many of our notices are now available online. With your account, you can choose to get available notices online instead of by mail and can choose to receive email or text alerts when you ha ...
A family told Channel 9 they’ve lost their Social Security benefits because of the COVID stimulus payments.
You’ll want to consider whether you really need to get a replacement card. Knowing your number is what’s important, after all. You’ll rarely need the card itself — perhaps only when you get a new job and have to show it to your employer. If you really must replace your card, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber before visiting your local Social Security office. The first step is to learn what documents you need. You’ll need to show us a U.S. driver’s license, a state issued non-driver identification card, or a U.S. passport to prov ...
Social Security’s own rules said those COVID-19 stimulus checks should not count against your benefits eligibility as assets or income, but since the I-Team’s initial report, we’ve heard from peopl...
If you lose your Social Security card, helping to protect yourself against identity theft matters most. Find out how to replace your lost or stolen SSN card here.
A man is pleading for donations to help his mom, a widow, pay back $10,000 she owes to Social Security Administration in overpayments or she'll risk losing out on monthly payments for a...
reassured Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries they were eligible... for — lost benefits. Some SSI recipients have seen their benefits suspended or have been...