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Social Security Executive Diane Braunstein Wins the 2011 Service to America Medal

Diane Braunstein, now the Associate Commissioner for International Programs, received the 2011 Citizen Services Medal from the Partnership for Public Service at last night’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal Awards Gala. Ms. Braunstein oversaw the development of the … Continue reading

Social Security Benefits Will Be Paid On Time

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced today that Social Security payments for August 3rd will be made on time and as scheduled. Payments for August 10th, 17th, and 24th also will be made as scheduled. For more information, read … Continue reading

Social Security Field Offices to Begin Closing to the Public a Half Hour Early

Effective August 15, 2011, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … Continue reading

Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 12 additional Compassionate Allowances conditions involving severe heart diseases, bringing the total number of conditions in the expedited disability process to 100. Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify diseases … Continue reading

Get Direct Deposit to Stay Ahead of Hurricane Season

With the 2011 hurricane season underway, Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, has an important message for people receiving checks from Social Security: please sign up for Direct Deposit before the first storm hits. For more information, read our press … Continue reading

Social Security Board of Trustees: Projected Trust Fund Exhaustion One Year Sooner

The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds will be exhausted in … Continue reading

Isabella and Jacob Again Reign Supreme on Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names List

Jacob and Isabella are king and queen of the crib for another year. This is the twelfth year in a row on our list for Jacob and the second for Isabella, although 2010 has a new number two for girls, … Continue reading

“No Check – Go Direct” — George Takei and Patty Duke Promote Direct Deposit

In a new video public service announcement, George Takei and Patty Duke are helping Social Security get the word out that the best way to get your benefit payment is to “Go Direct.” For more information, read our press release.

George Takei and Patty Duke Join Forces to Tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov

Entertainment icons George Takei and Patty Duke have teamed up to tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare, and so much more. The two celebrities are joining forces in a new campaign to help the Social … Continue reading

Social Security Holds Compassionate Allowances Hearing on Autoimmune Diseases

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today hosted the agency’s seventh public hearing on Compassionate Allowances. Commissioner Astrue joined Robert H. Carter, Deputy Director, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, and other … Continue reading