Social Security: Making the Most of it's Services

Social Security provides a lifeline to retirees, widows, disabled, children, the blind.  

Social Security is an invaluable resource for millions of Americans. It provides a lifeline to retirees who depend on the guaranteed income in retirement. 

Widows

Widows receive widowers benefits from Social Security, which can provide an extra source of income.

Disability Assistance

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet requirements for disability. Disability Benefits | SSA

"Children" and "the Blind"

Social Security also provides benefits to children and the blind. For children, these benefits may include survivor benefits for minors if a parent dies and disability benefits for those who become disabled before the age of 18. 

Social Security also provides benefits for the blind who are unable to work due to their disability. 

Medicare Part D - "Extra Help"

Social Security oversees applications for "Extra Help" (Part D Low Income Subsidy), a need-based financial help program that lowers the cost of Medicare Part D, prescription drugs.  Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program | SSA

Retirement Calculators

Social Security provides retirement calculator's, such as "My Social Security Retirement Estimator" with links to "When to Start Benefits", "Effect of Early Retirement on Benefits".  Benefit Calculators - Estimate Your Benefit (ssa.gov) 

Retiring Abroad

If you decide to retire abroad, Social Security can help you navigate benefit eligibility and explore the possibility of combining credits.  Retiring Overseas? What You Need to Know About Getting Benefits Abroad | SSA

Legal Assistance

Social Security can also direct you to non-profit services, such as legal assistance and meals. 

Disability: "Ticket to Work"

Social Security provides "Ticket to Work" self-sufficiency program, providing individuals receiving disability benefits the opportunity to work and receive job counseling, placement, and training.  Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security (ssa.gov)

Comprehensive List of Services

Social Security "Information for People Helping Others" site offers a comprehensive list of services they provide. Information for People Helping Others | SSA


Call to Action: Are you making the most of Social Security? 


                                                Photo: D. McCallister.  Girdwood, Alaska 


RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE HELPFUL..

Social Security Services

11 Services You Didn’t Know Social Security Offers | Watch (msn.com)

Retirement and Benefit Calculator

My Social Security Retirement Estimator.  Benefit Calculators - Estimate Your Benefit (ssa.gov)

Social Security Benefit Calculator.  Quick Calculator (ssa.gov)

Medicare Extra Help Program

Low-Income Subsidy - Medicare Extra Help Program.  Ron Elledge.  Low-Income Subsidy — Medicare Extra Help Program | Medicare Plans

Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program.  Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program | SSA

Ticket to Work Program

Ticket to Work. Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security (ssa.gov)

Retiring Oversees 

Retiring Overseas? What You Need to Know About Getting Benefits Abroad.  Retiring Overseas? What You Need to Know About Getting Benefits Abroad | SSA

Working While Receiving Social Security

What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?. U.S. News and World Report.  Rachel Hartman.  What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security? (msn.com)


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