A fraud situation with your Social Security number can keep you from opening an SSA.gov account, a major obstacle if you’re trying to enroll in Medicare.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you get a Social Security check, you’ll want to know about this scam. “My red flag went up right away because they don’t normally call you at home,” said Nancy Adamson.

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you ...

During the time you're not receiving benefits, your checks will grow by 8% per year. If your FRA is 67 and you wait until 70 to begin receiving Social Security again, your future checks will be 24% ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule in March.

Here's what to know about the March 2026 Social Security payments.

Here’s what you need to know if you are planning on getting a new or replacement Social Security card. First, visit this link and click on the situation that best fits your needs. You could be ...

More than 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits every month, often using these funds for basic food, housing ...

The max benefit is out of reach for most people, but these things aren't.

If you need an original Social Security number or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, ...

People across the country are being targeted by scammers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to try to trick people into ...

It's possible to withdraw your Social Security claim, as long as you meet specific criteria. Withdrawing your claim makes it as if you never filed, and your benefits will continue to grow. If you've ...