Month: November 2016

Relief for Thousands Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease

November 29, 2016 • By

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Today, there are nearly 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. While most people associate the disease with old age, there are 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 living with it today. As with all forms of the disease, Early Onset Alzheimer’s is a progressive, terminal disease, which cannot be prevented, cured or even […]

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With the New Year Comes New Changes

November 28, 2016 • By

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Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to […]

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Need a Replacement Social Security Card?

November 23, 2016 • By

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You can now apply for a replacement Social Security card online using your personal my Social Security account. If you meet all requirements and live in some states or the District of Columbia, you can start using this service today. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount for more information. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks […]

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A Geo Map of the United States with the District of Columbia and the following states highlighted: Washington, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Maryland. Text that reads: Putting you in control. You can apply online for a replacement Social Security card in these states and the District of Columbia, with more on the way. Visit www.SocialSecurity.gov/ssnumber to see if you qualify.

Own a Small Business? File Your W-2s Online

November 21, 2016 • By

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If you’re a small business owner, you know you have to file your Form W‑2 information with Social Security every year. You might not have realized you can save time and avoid errors by filing online. The filing deadline for tax year 2016 is January 31, 2017. Getting started is easy.  Just register for Business Services […]

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Between Festivities, Visit My Social Security

November 17, 2016 • By

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The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it family gatherings and familiar traditions. As you bustle about from place to place, sharing turkey dinners and catching up with loved ones, there’s one errand you can avoid — a visit to the Social Security office. Why take time out of your busy holiday schedule to […]

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Act Now! Open Enrollment for Affordable Healthcare

November 14, 2016 • By

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Affordable healthcare is something that all Americans deserve. Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of people and their families were at risk of financial ruin because they were uninsured. Health insurance companies could also deny health insurance coverage due to a preexisting condition like cancer or diabetes. Fortunately, you are now protected with the […]

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Social Security and Veterans Affairs Partnership Speeds Disability Decisions for Veterans

November 9, 2016 • By

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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. For the millions of individuals we help each day — including Veterans, widows and widowers, retirees, and people with disabilities — our priority is to help you secure today and tomorrow. In our efforts to improve the quality of service we provide to Veterans, we’re proud to […]

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Going Online with Social Security Isn’t Hard Work

November 7, 2016 • By

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Summer is just a memory. Long gone is the day when you fired up the grill with family and friends in the backyard on Labor Day. It’s time to put away the shorts and bring out the jackets. When you’re raking the leaves, remember that the best part of labor isn’t the single day off […]

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