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 benefits …
How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP
Nov 19, 2025 · 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.
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” affecting thousands …
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 require that …
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 You Can Verify Your Identity with Social Security - AARP
Apr 16, 2025 · Retired Social Security Administrator Stephen Richardson highlights two changes to Social Security customer service and how they can affect you.
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 in all 50 …
How To Change Your Address With Social Security - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Are you moving and need to change your Social Security address? Learn how to contact the SSA to report the change by phone, online, or in-person.
Social Security 2026 Holiday Closings Office Schedule - AARP
Dec 26, 2024 · Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices observe 11 annual holiday closures. Many services are available online or by phone those days.