Get easy-to-follow instructions for using Social Security’s online benefit application.

How To Apply Online For Retirement, Spouses Or Medicare Benefits

Find out about changes in Social Security services coming in 2014

Important Information: Changes In Certain Services

Get step-by-step instructions for creating a “my Social Security” account.

How To Create An Online Account

Learn about Medicare hospital and medical insurance, who is covered, and how to apply.

Medicare

Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for a child.

U.S. Citizen/Child -- Replacement Social Security Card

Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for an adult who isn’t a U.S. citizen.

Non-U.S. Citizen/Adult -- Replacement Social Security Card

Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for an adult.

U.S. Citizen/Adult -- Replacement Social Security Card

If you receive disability benefits and want to work, learn how you can take advantage of the Ticket to Work program and still keep your benefits and Medicare coverage while you make the transition.

Your Ticket To Work

Find out how you can receive expedited processing of your disability claim from Social Security if you became disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001.

Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors

This booklet gives an overview of the special benefits available for children with disabilities.

Benefits For Children With Disabilities

Social Security now offers many of their publications in audio format.

Social Security Publications

Get an overview of all Social Security programs and Medicare.

Understanding the Benefits

Find out who is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income program benefits.

You May Be Able To Get SSI

Get basic information on Social Security disability benefits.

Disability Benefits

Find out what you can expect from Social Security, what your reporting responsibilities are and how to report changes that could affect benefits.

What You Need To Know When You Get Retirement Or Survivors Benefits

Take a look at some factors that can help you make an informed decision about the best time to retire.

When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits

Find out what work credits are, how they're earned and just how many you'll need to get benefits.

How You Earn Credits

This is a comprehensive explanation of SSI tailored to groups and organizations that serve or have contact with the SSI population.

A Guide To SSI For Groups And Organizations

Learn about incentives for working while still receiving disability benefits, such as the trial work period, continuation of Medicare and credit for impairment-related work expenses.

Working While Disabled - How We Can Help

If you have higher income, find out why you will pay an additional premium amount for Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Premiums: Rules For Higher-Income Beneficiaries

This fact sheet provides new information for each current year for many items, such as Social Security taxes and benefits and other factors of eligibility.

Update 2014

A guide to what self-employed people need to know about Social Security credits, how to figure net earnings and how to report earnings.

If You Are Self-Employed

Learn about the formula used to calculate Social Security retirement benefits and take advantage of a worksheet to help you estimate your retirement benefits.

Your Retirement Benefit: How It Is Figured

Learn how easy it is to apply online for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

Apply Online For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

Learn what documents you need to change your name on your Social Security card.

U.S. Citizen - Adult Name Change On Social Security Card

Learn about the money the state of Pennsylvania adds to federal SSI payments each month.

SSI In Pennsylvania

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The best podcasts about ourselves as well as the world through the lense of Science. Specific topics include things about our brain, emotions to biology, physics and more!