Gathering with family and friends during the holiday season reminds us we’re part of a strong community. And sometimes, in the spirit of the season, we break into song. Our take on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” — a holiday favorite since 1780 — highlights the national community we care for all year long. We call it “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.”
For the first site of Social Security, we give to you: our home page, www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s the place to go for all things Social Security. Everything you could want — from online services and benefit screening tools to publications and frequently asked questions — you can find all these and more on this site.
For the second site of Social Security, we give to you: our hub for Social Security news and updates at our blog, Social Security Matters at blog.socialsecurity.gov.
For the third site of Social Security, we give to you: an easy way to learn how to replace your Social Security card at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. And in some states, you can replace it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount!
For the fourth site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for retirement benefits that you can complete and submit in as little as 15 minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/applytoretire.
For the fifth site of Social Security, we give to you: five estimates of your future Social Security benefits! Or as many estimates as you would like using different scenarios. Get instant, personalized estimates of your future benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.
For the sixth site of Social Security, we give to you: a convenient way to apply for disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability.
For the seventh site of Social Security, we give to you: fun and informative videos on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/socialsecurityonline.
For the eighth site of Social Security, we give to you: Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. You can learn more and apply for a subsidy online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
For the ninth site of Social Security, we give to you: our convenient publication library with online booklets and pamphlets on numerous subjects, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.
For the tenth site of Social Security, we give to you: one of our most popular social media outlets, our Facebook page. This is where we engage thousands of customers and you can join the conversation at www.facebook.com/socialsecurity.
For the eleventh site of Social Security, we give to you: answers to your Social Security related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq.
On the twelfth site of Social Security (and we saved the best for last): open your own personal my Social Security account, which will enable you to verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain benefit verification letters, update your Social Security information, and more at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
And a partridge in a pear tree! Find all of this and more (except the partridge and pear tree) at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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how can one have a happy Christmas when they don t get their check until after christmas
Probably by knowing it’s always Dec. 25 and using some of LAST month’s check to prepare for the things due before THIS month’s check arrives ;o)
Good One, Brenda
Which is why I always start shopping in October.
Is everyone enjoying the great COLA raise you got in your stocking this year? Or did you notice the FLIM FLAM and you really did not get one even though THEY said you would.
I wish Congress would give us back $5 an hour that they keep giving themselves a raise whenever they freaking bastards don’t need it they take advantage of the taxpayers
Vote them out, not in.
It could be easy.
They make politics a career instead of a short time honor
Some people are never happy with anything. Grow up and accept life the way it is–it doesn’t last long.
Get the federal government to pay all profit to those that
Worked for
It and owned the propertY
and do away with troubled
Charities that are ruining people.
I am applying for Dissability because I have Heart Trouble and I have already suffered a stroke. I have worked 42 years out of my life. I started on 1977.
Good for you, why do we need to know that?
I thought the 12 Sites of Social Security was very creative and clever…well done! I also hope you hear, at least sometimes, what great work you do. Both Social Security and Medicare do an amazing job especially considering the many, many people using the services and the complexities of the work. Once again, well done!
Thank you Chris! We value your opinion of us and look forward to many more years of serving you in the future.
Amen. I totally agree with you Chris. I would be living in the streets without my SSID. I’m so grateful to live in the Great USA. Just look at all the countries that don’t help their citizens at all. It’s just so sad.
Yes, yes, yes and I can't wait. I love evhetyring you mentioned! Miracle on 34th St. was awesome on the big screen last night 🙂 My trees are being put up tomorrow however it will take a few weeks to decorate them!!!
Even though we have all these up & downs with our govt. & our SS, Medicare, Medicaid & practically NO COLA this year, plus the increase in the Medicare part B for the coming year, nonetheless we take 5 minutes to wish everyone around us & in this blog :
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HEALTHY, SAFE & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL…….
GOD BLESS
Loved the 12 sites.. you guys are awesome at keepingme informed thank you Merry Christmas
Thank you Ms. Carborne! Your thoughts are important to us and we’re pleased when feedback is positive. Happy Holidays!
I don’t know why they called it a raise I will be receiving the same amount and I mean exactly the same amount I have been receiving for the past four years. While I have been getting on less my congressman and my senator have been getting raise after raise while they do less and less for me and my fellow men. I do pray that Mr Trump means it when he says that there should be a limit to the time that this people should be in Washington. They should go for a visit not for a stay or make a home there.
Thank you and your dedicated staff for providing critical information in an easy to read (and access) format. Your dedication and hard work is appreciated. God bless you all and enjoy a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year filled with joy, great health, prosperity and continued professional success.
Nancy Trieb
Thank you Nancy! We’re pleased we can help. We will continue our efforts to meet your requirements and expectations in the years to come. Happy Holidays!
Hi,
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SOCIAL SECURE…I CAN TELL YOU HOW I FEEL…MY MIND IS LIKE A CRISTAL …
I am an 80 year old Man, looking for peace and happyness and hope to make it to 90, I live a smiple life and try to undrstand what makes the SS work and have you tell us how lucky we are and feed us with lot of information. The best thing you can tansmit for tlhis lholidaly season, is, the President of the U.S. will give us hope, that as a gift to all Seniors Say MERRY CHRISTMAS, you will be getting a raise in you Social Security.
I asume he is to busy cleaning the house for the next President Making sure all is clean and neat.
Thanks for letting me have th opportunity to reply.
Sincerely yours
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR,
DONT BE AFRAID OF GOD HE IS ON YOUR SIDE.
Anybody see Ben Stein whining on CNBC last night about how week Bernanke is but that it is good he finally stood up to the Hedge Funds, the spsralutoce, yada yada yada. Like they are the reason stocks are in free fall. Has nothing to do with a recession. All a bunch of guys looking at computer screens manipulating it all. I guess those guys don’t work on days the market rises.
I’m in the process of applying online for social security benefits. There is a question, “when do you want to start receiving your social security benefits?”. I’m not sure if I’m to reply with the month in which I want to receive my first check or the prior month that would establish my benefit amount. In my case, I want to receive the benefit amount due me when I am 64.5 years old which would be on 3/2/17. So to answer the question would I elect 3/17 or 4/17?
Thank you for your question and congratulations in your retirement! Social Security benefits are paid the month after they are due. So, for instance, if you want your benefits to begin with the month of March, you will receive your first benefit payment in April. We hope this helps.