Dec 4, 2024 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly benefit administered by the SSA for people with low incomes and limited assets who are 65 or older, blind or have a disability.

Nov 16, 2018 · Factors other than those noted in the simplified examples above can play into how Social Security calculates a retirement-to-disability benefit. You can call Social Security at 800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office to …

Dec 16, 2022 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.

Jan 24, 2025 · Here are seven things Social Security recipients, present and future, should know about taxation of benefits.

Dec 5, 2023 · Changes in COLA, Medicare premiums, earnings tests and Social Security taxes could all make a difference in the amount of your monthly benefit.

Oct 10, 2018 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Dec 26, 2024 · Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices observe 11 annual holiday closures. Many services are available online or by phone those days.

Oct 10, 2018 · You become eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits at age 62. You can check on your eligibility, earnings history and estimated future benefits on the Social Security statement at your online My Social Security account.

Jan 10, 2025 · Social Security plays a vital role in the financial health of older Americans, so we checked the accuracy of 10 common myths about the program.

Oct 10, 2018 · Nothing precludes you from getting both a pension and Social Security payment, and a recent federal law ensures the pension won’t change your benefit.